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Topic: anyone remove upper control arm bushings in axle?
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FasterDamnit
Bad Attitude
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Possible in the driveway w/ handtools?
JL
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'92 LX T5
Looked stock, went 11's 11.90 at 115mph.
'65 Mustang 347
www.fordmuscle.com
Livin' in the Carolina Pines
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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Jim,
It's possible, but a total P.I.T.A !!!
I actually had to use a torch on mine to burn the old rubber and then beat the sleeve out with a B.F.H
Good Luck
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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93LX342
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Member # 1793
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sawzall works awesome just cut thru rubber bushing thecut slowly thru sleeve.then tap with hammer and it dhould pop right out.
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06 f250 superduty with some mods.
95 f250
www.unlimitedracing.com
Posts: 1036 | From: san jose | Registered: Sep 2002
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John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
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You just want to take the rubber bushings out or the bushings and steel cups? You can use a drill to get the rubber out. I used a 1/2" bit and just kept drilling and prying on the rubber pieces. It takes a bit of time but can be done in the driveway. Make sure no little kids are around though since you might just use some language they don't hear very often. Good luck.
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D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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Yellow94GT
Mr. 60 FT
Member # 431
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Originally posted by John91coupe:
You just want to take the rubber bushings out or the bushings and steel cups? You can use a drill to get the rubber out. I used a 1/2" bit and just kept drilling and prying on the rubber pieces. It takes a bit of time but can be done in the driveway. Make sure no little kids are around though since you might just use some language they don't hear very often. Good luck.
John is right on the dot with this one. Thats how I got mine out. And its not as hard as most people make it seem ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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AED
1994 GT Bucket that will likely never run
1999 SLOLEEN Twin Turbo Coyote
2008 F250 580 RWHP 1129 RWTQ
Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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FasterDamnit
Bad Attitude
Member # 442
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Well,
The instructions just say to remove the stock bushings. Just will have to start and see if the damn shell has to go...
JL
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'92 LX T5
Looked stock, went 11's 11.90 at 115mph.
'65 Mustang 347
www.fordmuscle.com
Livin' in the Carolina Pines
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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JohnB
Tech Moderator
Member # 969
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I've always just installed Poly's in there, instead of the entire bushing/shell. With Poly inserts, you can use the old shells over. Of course, as long as your old shells are still in OK shape...
With the poly inserts, I'm usually done in about 45 minutes.
Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
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Jim,
If you are just installing poly bushings definitely DO NOT remove the bushing cup. Just remove the factory rubber bushing and grease up the outside and inside of the new poly bushings and slide them in. Then slide/hammer in the steel inner sleeves.
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D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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