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06-12-2006 #1
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Poly bushing removal
Whats the best way to get the bushing shells out of my UCAs? I am installing GW delalums, and need to get the polys out.
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06-12-2006 #2
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If you don't care about destroying them, you should be able to simply push the poly bushing out of the shell, then you can collapse the shell with a hammer and chisel and push those out too. If you want to remove them in reuseable shape, have them pushed out in the same manner as a new rubber bushing using a shop press, ball joint press or similar tool.
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06-12-2006 #3
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i drilled out the rubber first then smashed out the metal
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I guess it's time to break out the mighty sawzall again.
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Yes the sawzall is a wonderful tool, but be careful as you dont want to damage the seating surface on the control arm. I have found that the bushings come out fairly easy with a ball joint press and do not cause any damage.
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