Strokermjcomanche Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I was getting a clunking noise under the front end every time I went from drive to reverse . Between the uca's and the bushings I'm gonna change them both . What do you guys use the change the bushings in the housing ?? I was thinking of using a ball joint press but having enough room to use it seems like it would be a problem . I'm laid up for a bit with a bad back but just trying to get the right tool(s). Thanks for any and all help in advance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Image Not Found I use a drill to destroy the rubber and then a punch to move the steel collar out. Image Not Found This is not the UCA bushing but I did the same there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Problem with using the BJ press is that the mounts are not plumb, and you have to cobble together some adapters to get the tool at the correct angle to press them straight out/in. And, you are correct, there is not alot of room to work the tool. I replaced mine with a friend's help (using the press) and it was one of the most miserable things I've ever done on my MJ.......although some report having no problems at all. YMMV. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I was able to swap the UCA axle bushings using my homemade redneck bushing press. It was tight but worked well.Image Not Found Another press here: http://comancheclub.com/topic/37173-georgia-92-40-ho-ax-15-2wd/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Image Not Found I use a drill to destroy the rubber and then a punch to move the steel collar out. Image Not Found This is not the UCA bushing but I did the same there too. x2 Drill a lot of holes in the rubber and you should be able to knock it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for all the info looks like I'll try to draw them out with the large sockets and bolts . If that doesn't work it looks like plan B and out comes the drill!! Thanks for all the help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I let mine soak in Nuts Off for a week, then took em out with a BFH. Used a press eerily similar yo Hornbrod's to push new ones in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you have access to a compressor and an air hammer, put a flat chisel on that sucker and hammer away!!! i did all control arm bushings on my Manche in no time when I had access to a hoist. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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