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Need to replace the bushing but can get them apart

Old 10-13-2007 | 11:11 PM
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Need to replace the bushing but can get them apart

I also have a 79z thats stock with 175K miles. The front contral arms bushing are shot if not gone like the top 2 rear. I can't get the control arm and the metal sleave to seperate from each other. I used a puller and can seperate the inside part but it looks like the outer part is rock solid. Is there a tool or technique to get 30 years of metal apart?
Old 10-14-2007 | 03:41 AM
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I don't know about 30 years worth but I've had a lot of success with 10- 15 r old stuff when using PB blaster for days before disassembly and then some heat if necessary.
Old 10-14-2007 | 08:30 AM
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I've

drilled out the rubber middles before...

and then used a hack saw to notch the inside of the sleeve... (being careful not to cut the control arm itsef.).

Once you're thru the sleeve... even 3/4 of the way, it becomes weak and collapses somewhat which allowed me to pull it out.

Did this on rear LCA bushings... (not sure if front are similar??)
Old 10-14-2007 | 01:18 PM
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I sprayed the PB Blaster just before but never let it sit. It should be good and soaked in by now. I like the cutting idea a lot and maybe the heat method. Will give it a try. Thanks for the help guys!
Old 10-14-2007 | 02:16 PM
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If you have access to a hydraulic press go with that. See if any local shop has one where they can do it for you, they may charge a few dollars but it is well worth it. It will take you maybe 2 minutes to press out everything, definitely the easiest way to do it.
Old 11-13-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Hacksaw and hammer after drilling out centers did the trick. Thanks for the help.
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