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Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? #470829 09/17/09 11:43 AM 09/17/09 11:43 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska R RaceCarRegistry OP super street
RaceCarRegistry OP super street R Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska	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.

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #470830 09/17/09 11:50 AM 09/17/09 11:50 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa	They arn't much fun. It look a lot of work getting them out on my 73 Challenger. I have heard that you can weld a thick washer onto the outer bushing sleeve. That will give you something to "press" against. That didn't work for me. I had to use an air chisel and muscle them out.

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #470831 09/17/09 05:30 PM 09/17/09 05:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 840 Southeastern MI. Q QuickSilver mopar addict
QuickSilver mopar addict Q Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 840 Southeastern MI.	Hey there Reed, . Welcome to the lower control arm blues! Man those things are in there. Some you would almost swear that they are permanent. So far the best method I have found is to have the lower control arms sent out to the metal cleaners, redi strip ,etc. Usually once they come back the bushing itself is gone then all I do is take a very small chisel and get the outer edge of the old sleeve to start caving in on itself. After you do get it started I then take a carbide bit and make a small incision in the side of the sleeve and simply chisel it out of the bushing bore. If you don't have access to the metal cleaners you must knock out the rubber bushing first and then work on the left over steel sleeve. Either way it is a fair amount of work. Hopefully this helps. Maybe some one out there has a better plan. My buddy used one of the tools available to remove the rubber but it still leaves the sleeve behind. Good Luck. JC

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: QuickSilver] #470832 09/17/09 05:44 PM 09/17/09 05:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA R rayztoy super stock
rayztoy super stock R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA	How bout a machine shop?

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: rayztoy] #470833 09/17/09 06:00 PM 09/17/09 06:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 134 Smyrna,TN. C cudagregs member
cudagregs member C Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 134 Smyrna,TN.	My buddy and me used the old air chisel too. We cut a split on the end of the shell with a dremel tool. Then we split the shell with the chisel. It's no fun however you do it.

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: cudagregs] #470834 09/17/09 06:25 PM 09/17/09 06:25 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska R RaceCarRegistry OP super street
RaceCarRegistry OP super street R Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska	Thanks for all the input folks - I've tried all the suggestions before, but was hoping someone had come up with a "miracle cure" - Never hurts to ask - Reed in Neb.

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #470835 09/17/09 07:05 PM 09/17/09 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 335 Olympia WA R rocketresto enthusiast
rocketresto enthusiast R Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 335 Olympia WA	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

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: rocketresto] #470836 09/17/09 07:17 PM 09/17/09 07:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,005 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,005 U.S.S.A.	Quote: 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 ...

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: JohnRR] #470837 09/17/09 10:38 PM 09/17/09 10:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA	Removed the center rubber and sleeve then took a diamond shaped chisel, knocked the top overhang lip in, then drove the chisel down the inside a little. Used a screwdriver and the chisel/drift to collapse the bushing and out it came... MikeR 5489397-ChryslerClassicColumbus2004RRDGCMR68rr002.jpg (780 downloads)

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: A12] #470838 09/17/09 10:40 PM 09/17/09 10:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA	another view 5489402-ChryslerClassicColumbus2004RRDGCMR68rr003.jpg (634 downloads)

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ? [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #470839 09/17/09 10:46 PM 09/17/09 10:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado D denfireguy top fuel
denfireguy top fuel D Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado	Quote: 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

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: rocketresto] #470840 09/17/09 11:02 PM 09/17/09 11:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 863 Pinelands , NJ J joelson6 super stock
joelson6 super stock J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 863 Pinelands , NJ	Quote: 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

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: A12] #470841 09/17/09 11:59 PM 09/17/09 11:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	Quote: Removed the center rubber and sleeve then took a diamond shaped chisel, knocked the top overhang lip in, then drove the chisel down the inside a little. Used a screwdriver and the chisel/drift to collapse the bushing and out it came... MikeR YEP....That's exactly how I do it....Ive got it down to about 20 mins for a pair. You need a good press and an air chisel *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #470842 09/18/09 02:36 AM 09/18/09 02:36 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	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 Last edited by hemigod426; 09/18/09 02:38 AM. MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: hemigod426] #470843 09/18/09 03:11 AM 09/18/09 03:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA	They way I did them I only used hand tools, no air chisel, no welder, no press......yep your basic hammer, chisel and scerwdriver, shade tree hack engineering 5489719-CopyofDSC02496.JPG (557 downloads)

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: A12] #470844 09/18/09 03:19 AM 09/18/09 03:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA	oops almost forgot had to use one of those squeezey, clamping thingies; a vise, my 10-year old just couldn't hold that LCA steady enough 5489722-DSC02491.JPG (590 downloads)

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: A12] #470845 09/18/09 08:46 AM 09/18/09 08:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
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Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: burdar] #470846 09/18/09 08:23 PM 09/18/09 08:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ 6 69L78Nova Banned. Forever.
69L78Nova Banned. Forever. 6 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ	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. 1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser 1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ???? [Re: 69L78Nova] #470847 09/20/09 12:59 AM 09/20/09 12:59 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 637 NM 74fish mopar
74fish mopar Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 637 NM	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. My friend Sylvia Rest In peace http://www.firstgiving.com/talightning https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1UKJLKLUn3grkTq-T1-KCg

Re: Removal of Lower Control Arm Bushing - Any tricks ? [Re: 74fish] #470848 09/20/09 02:58 AM 09/20/09 02:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,152 SO. CAL. 7 70blackfish master
70blackfish master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,152 SO. CAL.	Quote: 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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