DIY bushing replacement method - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

brillo · 02-26-2013, 08:11 AM

I've done some internet searches but I'm not finding a easy DIY method to press out control arm bushings with out a press.

How are folks tackling this from a shade tree perspective?

Turn in Concepts · 02-26-2013, 01:35 PM

Take the control arms down to a shop that has a press and pay them to do the swap.

Calum · 02-26-2013, 04:51 PM

It depends on the bushings, but I normally use my bench vise.

was385 · 02-26-2013, 05:07 PM

Does autozone have a tool loan program for times like this? Never used it myself.

d1ck · 02-26-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brillo

I've done some internet searches but I'm not finding a easy DIY method to press out control arm bushings with out a press.

How are folks tackling this from a shade tree perspective?

If you don't care about the existing bushings do the following:

1. Get a torch and burn the bushings until you can pull out the centre collar by pulling and twisting with a good pair of vice grips.

2. Get a hack saw and assemble it with the blade through the hole left in the rubber

3. Make two cuts through the rubber and the metal sleeve of the bushing. The cuts should be close together almost like you're cutting a pie or something.

4. Use a flat top screwdriver to pry out the section you cut, and then the remaining larger piece.

I recommend doing this in a well ventilated area as the rubber burning is quite stinky. Also be careful when cutting through the outer metal sleeve with the hack saw. You want to avoid cutting into the sleeve which holds the bushing.

I successfully used this method to remove all 26 bushings in my Integra when I put in the Energy Suspension kit.

FrX · 02-27-2013, 01:45 AM

While playing with fire is fun, It is a hassle and I got sick of it. A cheap 12-Ton press from Harbor-Freight made it a much quicker and cleaner process.

d1ck · 02-27-2013, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrX

While playing with fire is fun, It is a hassle and I got sick of it. A cheap 12-Ton press from Harbor-Freight made it a much quicker and cleaner process.

You're absolutely right, but sometimes you've got to work with what you've got.

s2kdrew · 02-27-2013, 12:13 PM

use a press is the easiest, since no matter how you get it out, you will still need a press to get it in.

mtsui · 03-01-2013, 02:54 AM

done all the bushing on my 240sx....the easiest and cheapest way is...fire...just burn them all off

jeebus · 03-01-2013, 05:11 PM

I did them with my vice and some 5lb weights to sandwich the bushing. This was on my brother's e36/8, not my car.

02-26-2013, 08:11 AM	#1
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s2kdrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 hot lava FRS Location: GTA Posts: 142 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	use a press is the easiest, since no matter how you get it out, you will still need a press to get it in. __________________ 2013 FRS 2000 S2000 2004 RSX-S 2002 RSX

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jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did them with my vice and some 5lb weights to sandwich the bushing. This was on my brother's e36/8, not my car. __________________

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Turn in Concepts Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 336 Thanks: 15 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take the control arms down to a shop that has a press and pay them to do the swap.

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