Well I took a torch to the upper a arm to remove the bushings and replace with ES parts.
What a NIGHTMARE. No mater how much I lay the torch to it and scrape it out, there is still residue. I tried a wire wheel, sandpaper and a sharp razor knife.
Before I attempt the lower arms does anybody have an idea for me to clean this up?
I know everybody says use a torch to remove bushings, but nobody says how to clean out the rubber afterwards.
Somebody must have a trick or two.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

Did you try solvent, like an engine degreaser?

 

Will give it a shot, thanks

 

Yea I tried that too and it was a total PITA. After torching and grinding with a dremel for about an hour and a half on 1 bushing, I decided to go use a press. Then it took about 10 minutes to finish the rest of them.

I don't know what to tell you about the residue though, the only thing I could come up with is trying to sand/grind it out with a dremel.

 

I did my front end about 9 years ago. It was messy, but quick.... no Dremel, just a patient application of a propane torch. I "think" I just used some gasoline to clean up the A-arms, tools and everything else the gooo seemed to stick to. But the engine degreasers are stronger and probably less flammable than gasoline.