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May 20, 2004 | 06:37 AM

y2ktranny

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Control arm question

I'm putting in the new energy suspension poly bushings, I was able to drive the old rubber out without to much problem but how do I get the metal collar out? Rear control arm!

May 20, 2004 | 03:43 PM

Skully

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Originally Posted by y2ktranny

I'm putting in the new energy suspension poly bushings, I was able to drive the old rubber out without to much problem but how do I get the metal collar out? Rear control arm!

i think you torch the rubber off??

May 20, 2004 | 04:14 PM

duckyz

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You can use a really beat up old flathead screwdriver and a hammer...

May 21, 2004 | 05:28 AM

y2ktranny

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Thanks for the replies. The rear is done(big difference) Now on to the front.

May 21, 2004 | 08:33 AM

Bleach

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Congrats! The rear control arm bushings are hard to replace.

...not a fun job.

May 21, 2004 | 08:52 AM

icice9

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the easiest way to get out the metal sleeve is to use a hack saw. get the blase in the cylinder and just cut it. once you get a good cut. use a hammer and chissel to knock it out. thats what i did. wont take you longer then 20 min to get it out...