control arm bushing removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sgtjed · 05-02-2003, 01:46 AM

whats the easiest way to remove the a-arm bushings on the 73 and up a-arms?

would like some tips and suggestions.

SCOTI · 05-02-2003, 11:29 AM

I'm doing this right now on my 74. I've got access to a press but because of their awkward shape, I still just mounted them in a vise & used my air chisel (same w/the top ball joints). I just work from side to side of the bushing shell a little @ a time until they work loose.

I was able to just press out the lower bjoints.

05-02-2003, 01:46 AM	#1
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	control arm bushing removal? whats the easiest way to remove the a-arm bushings on the 73 and up a-arms? would like some tips and suggestions. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

05-02-2003, 11:29 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	I'm doing this right now on my 74. I've got access to a press but because of their awkward shape, I still just mounted them in a vise & used my air chisel (same w/the top ball joints). I just work from side to side of the bushing shell a little @ a time until they work loose. I was able to just press out the lower bjoints. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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