replacing crimped end RE control arm bushings

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bdiamond

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Wichita Falls, TX

• Sep 6, 2009

• #1

I've already searched and didn't come up with much. I am needing to replace the bushings in my RE superflex lower arms. They are the type with the crimped bushing ring and the hourglass shaped bushing. Just looking at them and the replacement bushings it looks like it will be a chore getting the new ones in. Does anyone have any tips to make this process go smoother.

 

dgrigorenko

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Big Rapids MI

• Sep 6, 2009

• #2

when i had to get mine out i drilled a bunch of holes in it it made it come out a lot easier... putting in i greased it up and used a c-clamp with flat peices of steel to push it in.

 

JNickel101

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Alamogordo, NM

• Sep 8, 2009

• #3

Pretty sure they sell a special tool for taking those joints apart....

 

MoparManiac

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Amherst, NH

• Sep 8, 2009

• #4

Lots of lube.

I used a vice and some sockets.

 

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bdiamond

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Wichita Falls, TX

• Sep 8, 2009

• #5

JNickel101 said:

Pretty sure they sell a special tool for taking those joints apart....

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I'm working on the rubber bushed end and not the superflex end.

 

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JRW7072009

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bullhead City, AZ

• Sep 8, 2009

• #6

I spray them with PB or some kind of penetrating lube then pound them out with my air hammer, then use a press or vise to get the new ones in with a little white lithium grease. Not sure if this helps but is how I do it at work.