upper control are bushings

[jons87mj]

my UPPER control arm bushings at the axle needed replacing but i can't get the old ones removed :mad:

So my question is how do you remove theis

any help would be helpful

thanks jon

[Motion Offroad]

Drill holes in the rubber until most of it's gone. Than crush the metal sleeve with a hammer and push it out.

 

Option 2 involves a torch, but stinks really bad...

[jimoshel]

Option 2 involves a torch, but stinks really bad...

YEP! But it works. :yes:

[HOrnbrod]

I got some parts from a salvage store and made a press (threaded rod, long nuts, a plumbing reducer that the ID was big enough to press out the bushing, and assorted flat washers, all for about $5). It worked great and didn't stink and didn't need a BFH. It also didn't compress the bushing ears.