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monte0185 · 04-24-2009, 12:14 PM

I have done a search and didnt come up with alot on this. I have a couple questions.

1. I pull a 16ft trailer alot with cars/trucks/atv's you name it i pull it practically. Would switching over to poly bushings help in stabilizing the rear end any from swaying? If not/so what do you suggest.

2. How do I go about replacing them. I've read press the old ones out as well as burn and replace. Are there better or more proper options?

Thanks in advance.
Terry J.

my67chevytruck · 04-24-2009, 02:34 PM

A rear sway bar would probably be your best bet. you can place a socket over the bushing and push out. I have heard of ppl using c-clamps, and ball joint removal clamps as well.

monte0185 · 04-24-2009, 02:41 PM

Yeah a rear sway bar is on the list next time im at the junk yard along with a few other things.

04-24-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Rear control arm bushings. I have done a search and didnt come up with alot on this. I have a couple questions. 1. I pull a 16ft trailer alot with cars/trucks/atv's you name it i pull it practically. Would switching over to poly bushings help in stabilizing the rear end any from swaying? If not/so what do you suggest. 2. How do I go about replacing them. I've read press the old ones out as well as burn and replace. Are there better or more proper options? Thanks in advance. Terry J. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

04-24-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Rear control arm bushings. A rear sway bar would probably be your best bet. you can place a socket over the bushing and push out. I have heard of ppl using c-clamps, and ball joint removal clamps as well. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

04-24-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Rear control arm bushings. Yeah a rear sway bar is on the list next time im at the junk yard along with a few other things. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.



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