Bushing swap with a $5 tool, no fire needed.
04-05-2011, 09:38 AM
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Confirmed, yeah this tool and a press will both do that. I got a few out but bent my passenger rear lower control arm, got a nice wrinkle in it too. I have a spare but it was surprising. I suggest propping something between the two sides of the wishbone (I used a 22mm craftsman wrench) to keep it from moving. I'll be using heat after that though.
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Glad to see it stickied! Yep, presses can and will bend the control arms if not careful. 
12-30-2011, 06:47 PM
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I ended up using 7/16th thread for all but the rear uppers. Also used a butane lighter to aid in the removal. These bushings were not budging. They all eventually came out though.
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02-13-2012, 11:29 PM
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This tool is very likely to bend your control arms. Plus, it cannot be used to remove the bushings from rear knuckles. I ponied up for the harbor freight tool and it worked way better. Just use a pipe join for some of the control arms since the included pieces are too big for some bushings.
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02-13-2012, 11:58 PM
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Harbor freight tool is $70. You can get a "20% off any item" coupon pretty easily, which knocks down the price to less than $60 after taxes and all.
I already used it to do my diff bushings and you can probably use it to press in new wheel studs (949 says they MUST be pressed in). So, it's not a single-use tool.
I don't remember the pipe join diameter but I'm guessing it s 2" diameter
I already used it to do my diff bushings and you can probably use it to press in new wheel studs (949 says they MUST be pressed in). So, it's not a single-use tool.
I don't remember the pipe join diameter but I'm guessing it s 2" diameter
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12-27-2013, 11:50 AM
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Bumpage:
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
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12-27-2013, 11:50 AM
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Bumpage:
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
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12-27-2013, 11:23 PM
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Bumpage:
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
I no longer have a garage and asked a buddy to use his briefly. I'm just doing the rear control arm bushings with the Harbor Freight BJ tool. Anyone have a time estimate I can give him; as far as the time frame goes to remove CA's, press out bushings, then in, and reinstall CA's? Don't wanna be in his garage for too long.
5-6 hours for one guy on jack stands is what I'm guessing, but I've never done the job.
What helps the most I think is to use a tool like in this thread, hit the CA with a little heat, then use an impact to turn the threaded rod/bolt head/nut. makes quick work of the bushings
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12-29-2013, 03:19 PM
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Just did all control arm bushings on my car including zerk fittings with some help with my dad. Took me ~15-20 hours
What helps the most I think is to use a tool like in this thread, hit the CA with a little heat, then use an impact to turn the threaded rod/bolt head/nut. makes quick work of the bushings
What helps the most I think is to use a tool like in this thread, hit the CA with a little heat, then use an impact to turn the threaded rod/bolt head/nut. makes quick work of the bushings
If you know you're going to be limited by time, I might have spares ready in case it needs cut out.
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