11 replies to this topic

[cullensy]

ive done the most stupid thing ,ive pushed the bushes in with out the pivot arm in there i know dickhead . so they are new whiteline nolathane ones is there a way of getting them out with out wrecking them. the worst thing is i looked at them twice and said to me self dont forget them????? any help will be good

 

[neglectedtorana]

No idea if it will work but if you put a bolt through the Bush it might give it some support as you push them out but I am doubtful

[dattoman]

Stick it in the freezer ... then hit it with a hammer

[hanra]

Then replace with rubber.

[Dr Terry]

Then replace with rubber.

Absolutely correct. The worst place to fit urethane type bushes is in the upper control arm inner pivots.

 

Dr Terry

[TerrA LX]

What they said.
Also, when you finally get them back in the car, do not tighten them till you have the car at ride height, and preferable after a quick trip around the block.

[Cook]

Wes, sorry to hear about your problem but as Bomber has said, the people who know have saved you.  I was looking to put Nolathane (or the like) in my car until I read a number of posts.  I recently took my control arms to a reputable business to have the bushes pressed out.  They had trouble with one and crushed one of the lower arms to the point they had to find me another.  I only say as I'm sure you will, but take care removing them.  Cheers Ron

[cullensy]

i have new rubber ones sitting there i bought them ages ago might as well put them in by the sounds of it. ive had the whole k frame and suppension arms powder coated im just scared of marking them up might just push them out and use the rubber ones thanks for the help

[TerrA LX]

I should have used rubber when pushing in my bush also, 2 kids later and the car still isn't finished...

[Toranamat69]

[mugginz]

I cheated and bought one of these:

 

 

http://www.ebay.com....=item3ce73f9c4d

 

Took em out nice and gentle.