Rooster92 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I am currently replacing the upper control arms. The bushings for the frame-end are built into the arms. The bushings on the axle-end however are separate. I have removed the arms, but the bushings remain in the axle. What methods do you have to remove it? I am assuming the metal sleeve is seized pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeptec1 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 The bushing are pressed in. I’ve used an air hammer to remove the old ones and made a tool using a small piece of pipe 2 flat plates with a center hole and a long nut and bolt and pressed them in. Also a ball joint press tool will work too. You can rent those.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I would rent a ball joint press. You might have to use sockets or something else to push on if it don’t have right size in the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I ordered these from Amazon. They reuse the original metal sleeve. You just replace the rubber. I have them in my truck now. They seem to be holding up well and were easy to install. I bought another set to put in the front diff I am going to swap in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 For removal, I used a big drill bit to punch holes through the rubber until the center guts fell out. Then used an air hammer to crumple the sleeve and drive it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 The best method is the ball joint press. the other methods of drilling or burning out the rubber and then hammering out the remaining steel sleeve is far more tedious. Autozone will loan a ball joint press for “free” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster92 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 13 hours ago, JMO413 said: I ordered these from Amazon. They reuse the original metal sleeve. You just replace the rubber. I have them in my truck now. They seem to be holding up well and were easy to install. I bought another set to put in the front diff I am going to swap in. Can you give me the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, Rooster92 said: Can you give me the link? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FGYEJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_GfkKEbZWRC85Y Here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster92 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Thank you! @JMO413 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I too used the ball joint press method. Took maybe 3-5 mins per bushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 BFH.Stick the new bushings in the freezer before install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).thumb.jpg.e857e6d37271c0325b582be2c9c58521.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now