snopro6r
Newbie
I was wondering if packing the bushings in dry ice would help on the ease of install?
Any thoughts? Thanks.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
srxpert
Expert
Just use a long bolt or threaded rod with nuts and washers on the end. Tighten the bolt down to"press" the bushing in. So simple. Shane
x 2 on srxperts advice.
Just take your time and make sure they enter evenly.
If the edges in the A-arm are very sharp the oilites can tend to jam/enter uneven. Often it will be ok just to keep tightening and eventually it will straighten up but try to get them as straight as possible from the beginning. You can remove the sharpest edges on the A-arms with just a little piece of sandpaper.
Just take your time and make sure they enter evenly.
If the edges in the A-arm are very sharp the oilites can tend to jam/enter uneven. Often it will be ok just to keep tightening and eventually it will straighten up but try to get them as straight as possible from the beginning. You can remove the sharpest edges on the A-arms with just a little piece of sandpaper.
couch
Expert
dremel with sanding drum to clean out the holes then tap the new bushings in ... block of wood + hammer works if you don't have a press ... if they are a bit stubborn you can use a bolt to draw them in just be sure not to nic / burr the bushing with the bolt threads.
dansranger
Pro
a vise works also as a press.
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srxpert said:
X2, dry ice could make the bushings more brittle.
zeke66
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I did the threaded rod, washer and nut way. I did also put them in the freezer overnight before hand. Weather it helped or not I couldn't tell you. I can say, I was able to start each one by hand, just enough, then used the threaded rod.
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It was common practice for us to use liquid nitrogen. Dry ice would work also. Just be very careful while handling dry ice and/or bushings.
C clamp works well and so does a piece of ready rod with nuts and washers.
C clamp works well and so does a piece of ready rod with nuts and washers.
fxnytro1050
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Block of wood and hammer.
linemech31
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From what ive heard the steps on the bushings can break if your not carful. I used the threaded rod and washers method. Used a bit of scotchbrite to clean off the corrosion you will find in there and lastly chill the bushings overnight.
