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What's the best way to remove OEM bushings from a brand new part?

08-08-2008, 12:37 PM

I have a set of brand new OEM lateral links that I need to remove the rubber bushings from. Just looking for some suggestions for how to do it the easiest, since it seems like people have trouble removing even 15+ year old bushings. I think that using my 12 ton shop press will be the most effective, but I'm open to any suggestions since I've never had to remove a bushing before and since these bushings are still completely solid I think it's going to be a little harder than just popping out a worn one.

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08-08-2008, 12:45 PM

torch. Heat them to hell.

thats what I did when I put the supro kit on my EG.

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08-08-2008, 01:14 PM

warm up the lateral link around the bushing, and then press it out. they slide right out that way. then you just have to clean up the bore.

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XelderX

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#4

08-08-2008, 06:27 PM

12 ton press.

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08-08-2008, 07:24 PM

Home remedy vs machine shop

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Originally posted by kozzman555

kitty, you are a hilarious woman

Originally posted by HopelessCow

there is one thing i dunno what is that call,a thing look like a gun, u press the button and stick to the metal and it makes firework, do i need that thing?and what s the philip head screw drivers?

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08-08-2008, 08:49 PM

home remedy looks to be much better hahaha. also a little more fun

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