How do I remove the trailing arm bushings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 11-11-2004, 01:35 AM

How do I remove the bushings on the rear trailing arms? Do they have to be pressed out?

cduster · 11-11-2004, 02:24 AM

I used a torch and melted the rubber out, and then pressed the metal sleeve out.

68LSS1 · 11-11-2004, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cduster

I used a torch and melted the rubber out, and then pressed the metal sleeve out.

Same here. Let the fire burn long enough and the bushing will fall out.

beautimus · 11-11-2004, 06:36 AM

i put a brick under my trailing arm right beside the bushing and used a bfh.

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2004, 08:13 AM

I use a big air hammer on them.

**phase_one** · 11-11-2004, 08:48 AM

Torch em

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2004, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by phase_one

Torch em

You'll still need stong persuasion to get the remaining outer shell out, whether from a hammer, air hammer, or press (if you're the sophisticated type :p )

glock35ipsc · 11-11-2004, 09:02 AM

I used a C-type ball joint press to get them out and the new ones back in.

11-11-2004, 01:35 AM	#1
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11-11-2004, 06:36 AM	#4
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	i put a brick under my trailing arm right beside the bushing and used a bfh. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

11-11-2004, 08:13 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I use a big air hammer on them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-11-2004, 08:48 AM	#6
phase_one Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Praireville. LA 70769 Posts: 390	Torch em __________________ 11 Surbaban 70 C 10 still in progress

11-11-2004, 09:02 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	I used a C-type ball joint press to get them out and the new ones back in. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-11-2004, 02:24 AM	#2
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	I used a torch and melted the rubber out, and then pressed the metal sleeve out.



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