SOUTHTEXASXJ
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I am installing a TNT Y-links systerm and want to change the UCA bushings on the front Diff eyelets.Any how to or removal advice?
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Anyone change UCA bushings?
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Gerr
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I used a air hammer and hammer face bit to work mine out and it was easy but some pb-blaster and a small sledge does well too
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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Thanks I will try a air chisel
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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Gerr said:
Do you sell the replacement bushings!
rag
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If an air hammer does not work try my "last resort" method. With a balljoint press literally force the inner metal sleeve and some of the attached rubber out. Now take a sawzall and cut through the rubber and the outer metal sleeve of the bushing (or hacksaw, just take off the blade, feed it through the hole and re-attach it). Make two cuts, visualize the outer sleeve as the letter O, and make the O a C with tow cuts. With a hammer and punch force the small part of the sleeve out, then repeat on the larger sleeve.
I hope I make sense.
I hope I make sense.
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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thanks for the imput RAg
CharlesS
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You can purchase the bushings at almost any autoparts store for about $20 for the set.
Recently replaced mine while installing the RE Drop Bracket kit. Used the C clamp from a balljoint removal kit (can be purchased a Harbor Freight) and a couple pipe sleeves cut to fit around the outer circumference of the bushing, and use the C clamp to press out the bushing and press in the new one.
Apply a little lubricant on the new bushing to ease the installation.
Like others have recommeneded.... Use PB Blaster to loosen up the rust.
Recently replaced mine while installing the RE Drop Bracket kit. Used the C clamp from a balljoint removal kit (can be purchased a Harbor Freight) and a couple pipe sleeves cut to fit around the outer circumference of the bushing, and use the C clamp to press out the bushing and press in the new one.
Apply a little lubricant on the new bushing to ease the installation.
Like others have recommeneded.... Use PB Blaster to loosen up the rust.
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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- Odem Texas
thanks charlesS
anotherjeff
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x2...CharlesS and Rag. The ball joint press worked perfect after I PB blasted them.
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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- Odem Texas
all i need is to get a ball-joint press thanks all!!
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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ordered the bushings from Gerroffroad
rag
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SOUTHTEXASXJ said:
food for the mind, a quality balljoint press will give you trouble free operation on bushings, balljoints and ujoints.
i went through three screws and once the C senction bent i bit the bullet and asked for my father's snap-on press. its older than i am and has seen many years of abuse.
im not saying go out and spend 300bucks on a press. just shop smart and fill your need comfortably
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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thanks for the heads up!
