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hotrodhomi · 06-21-2010, 10:07 AM

Has anyone replaced the bushings in their panhard bar? I don't have a press and I don't want to screw up the new bushing. I just need to know if its easy to do or should I just spend and extra few dollars and buy a new bar and bushings pre-assembled?

Ackattack · 06-21-2010, 10:11 AM

I haven't done it, but try a C-clamp since you don't have a press.

cdowns · 06-21-2010, 10:30 AM

cclamp will do it// a bit easier if you put bushings in the freezer far a day and cleanup the hole nice and slick and use water for lubrication// i've also used long bolts wahers and nuts to pull them in

oldblue1968chevy · 06-21-2010, 11:18 AM

i think its doable with out a press

i used a press though

Shaky · 06-21-2010, 04:07 PM

I did it in a big bench vise. Know somebody whose got one?

06-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	panhard / tracking arm Has anyone replaced the bushings in their panhard bar? I don't have a press and I don't want to screw up the new bushing. I just need to know if its easy to do or should I just spend and extra few dollars and buy a new bar and bushings pre-assembled? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: panhard / tracking arm I haven't done it, but try a C-clamp since you don't have a press. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-21-2010, 10:30 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: panhard / tracking arm cclamp will do it// a bit easier if you put bushings in the freezer far a day and cleanup the hole nice and slick and use water for lubrication// i've also used long bolts wahers and nuts to pull them in __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 06-21-2010 at 10:31 AM.

06-21-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: panhard / tracking arm i think its doable with out a press i used a press though __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#5
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: panhard / tracking arm I did it in a big bench vise. Know somebody whose got one? __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce



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