Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
[Re: rocketresto]
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If you have acces to a press and welder, the welded washer trick works great. Most front shock washers are the correct size to weld to the shell in the control arm, don't be afraid to really cook the weld so they stay together. I use a cutoff wheel to split the sleave off the pin, with this method I can have a pair apart in less than half an hour. mike
same here , I weld in 1/2" steel flat washer , just the right size and then use a threaded rod and nut to push it out in the press , never had onenot come out , just be careful you don't weld the shell to the control arm ...
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
[Re: A12]
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09/17/09 10:40 PM
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ?
[Re: RaceCarRegistry]
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09/17/09 10:46 PM
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Any suggestions for removing "stuck" lower control arm bushing ?? Trying to build my 64 Savoy Wagon susp but these bushing are giving me troubles. Many Thanks, Reed in Neb.
I used the American Muscle lower control arm pivot remover. Got it from Mancini, I think. http://www.myspace.com/americanmusclellc
Worked well, not easy but still worked well. Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
[Re: rocketresto]
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09/17/09 11:02 PM
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If you have acces to a press and welder, the welded washer trick works great. Most front shock washers are the correct size to weld to the shell in the control arm, don't be afraid to really cook the weld so they stay together. I use a cutoff wheel to split the sleave off the pin, with this method I can have a pair apart in less than half an hour. mike
IMPORTANT...........
don't just tack a couple of the sides of the washer. with that i just beat the washer off the sleeve. i had to almost weld the washer completely on the outer sleeve. worked like a charm but i wouldn't say it was as easy as pie
OH...... P.B Blaster helps too
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
[Re: RaceCarRegistry]
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the best way ive found done over 50 sets, is take mopar bumber bolts 66-74 with the built in washer fits perfect size of shell, drop it in lca shell flush bolt toward t-bar hex. four tack welds then pump them right out with my otc ball joint pressed operated with impact gun. just did them in my 68 hemi charger left no marks on lca pocket, air chisel is kinda hacky, watch out for press it loads up lca flanges to much and might bent them
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ????
[Re: burdar]
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09/18/09 08:23 PM
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I dig the inner sleeve and rubber out, then cut the outer with a torch. Does no damage to the arm if youre good with a torch. I have them down to about 10 minutes per bushing.
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ?
[Re: 74fish]
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09/20/09 02:58 AM
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I use the washer and press but I put the washer inside after digging the rubber out. You can also use a torch to burn the rubber out. Works great.
thats the way i do it too///light the rubber on fire
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