CHANGE BUSHINGS IN LOWER CONTROL ARMS.. WHO CAN HELP.

Hello.

I have bought a set of lower control arms in US for a 71 cuda. Is there anyone that can help me to re-install new bushings in them?

I want to have it properly done.

Let me know!

Thanks
Nicklas

Hard part is removing the old. Installing stock rubber or polyurethane? Poly MAY require the outer metal shell of bushing to remain in the arm. Are you asking for help from someone in the US to do them, or information about how it's done?

I want to use stock.. yes im.asking someone within US to change them for me.. without damage the arms.

If you have the LCAs over there already, you shouldn't have to send them back to the US to have the bushings changed. It doesn't take any special tools. Just a press and some experience. If you have someone there that can do this kind of stuff, you should be able to hook up with someone here for the details. I, for one, would be glad to share the info. I just changed a pair last week for a buddy. Not that big a deal once you do a set or two.

Use the Moog bushings, but be careful of counterfeits. The ones I changed last week had only been in for a couple of years. But the rubber was completely shot and the outer shell had even began to split at a seam. And they were supposed to be Moog, too.

The job is a lot less difficult than many make it out to be but you do need access to a hydraulic press and access to a mig welder really helps.

Where are the lower control arms now ??

Where are the arms? Opps to slowwwwwe

I have not had to weld anything when changing the LCA bushings. Just bending the lip of the shell over enough to trap some large washers has been sufficient. But the press is mandatory.

They are in US and will be shipped to Sweden when done..

https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/thr...dy-cars.413288/


I do that type of work.
Check out the link at the top of the page, from another Mopar forum, to what i do.
I can do just bushing labor, or if you want them all looking pretty, and detailed too.
Labor charged accordingly.
Sending them overseas, is going to cost lotsa $$$$$$$$.
Be aware of that.
I have sent all over the globe to customers.

Where in the us? I’m in Connecticut and would do it. I have never shipped anything over seas,but how hard can it be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Op00pO6Kw

I know that guy...

This OTC Ball joint kit works great for R&R of the control arm bushings, and U-Joints, and other things needing pressed. I use it way more often than the hydraulic press. I think the kit is around $300. OTC 6530

https://www.otctools.com/products/ball-joint-intermediate-service-kit

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/Ba...ZcaAheDEALw_wcB

Easiest way. Press the shaft and inner sleeve out from the rear. Tear the rubber out if it remains. Weld a 1/8" thick washer to the remaining outer shell of the bushing. Do not weld to the control arm itself. Then press the outer shell forward by pressing against the washer from the rear. Removing the outer shell by this method is far neater than trying to chisel it out. Chiseling it out will mar it up. Chisel the inner sleeve off the stud. If its subborn slice the sleeve slightly front to back with a cut off wheel. Press the bushing in from the front. Support the inner sleeve from the rear and press the stud in from the front. It's actully pretty easy.
Doug

Edit; if I was smarter I would have realized that the you tube video listed above also has a removal video below it showing the same thing. Anyway it works well, lol

https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/thr...tration.180315/

Nick.
Good information to read, over on this site.

Nicklas,
If you haven't found anyone else to do them, I'll change the bushings for you. I've just done them in my 73 Cuda so it is fresh in my mind. You organize the transportation and I'll be happy to take care of the work.

Greg

I just completed ours on our 1974 Satellite.

I sliced the lip of the outer sleeve in several places, took my torches heated the sleeve red hot. Drove a screwdriver down behind the sleeve to make some room. I then heated it red hot again and pried the sleeve further out. Grabbed channel locks and pulled it out. This is third time I have done this and by far, this was the easiest.

I can come over to Sweden and do them for you if you like.

It's not a hard job so I will do it for just airfare and a room to stay in. It may take a week.... No two weeks over there.