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Old 02-03-2009, 09:21 PM
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i am about to install bushings without a install tool. i was thinking just using washers, nut, and bolt to squeeze it in there. has anyone tried this?

or can anyone tell me how to do it with out an install tool?

BTW it is on the rear axle where the upper control arm goes.
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:29 PM
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What bushings ?
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:36 PM
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bushings that go on the top of the rear axle that meet the upper control arm
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I used a press on mine, I'm not sure about using the washer and nut though.
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You don't need a special tool.
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I used a alternator pulley and a hammer. lol, just did it this week end when i put the new rear in.
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just keeping posted. i am removing old bushings, with a pipe and nut and bolt and a washer. it is so tight in there that i pulled out the sleeve and the washer just got destroyed. laughing.
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I drilled and burn mine out; but I getting to believe your way could have been easier.
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yeah i drilled, cut mine out. and i need a press to put them in and i still had to shave down one side to get it started
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Default takin it slow, half way there.

after the sleeve came out i tried it again with bigger washers and it felt like it was working, then all of a sudden the bolt snapped!!!! and sent everything flying at like a 1000mph. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!

so i just cut them out with a jigsaw and it was easy.

i will remove the sleeve on the other one as well, and just cut it out.

install was easy just did the opposite of pulling with the pipe and nuts and bolts and washers. EASY. I was able to get them 3/4 in with a bearing installer and a hammer.
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