Control Arm Bushings??

[kiznook]

Getting ready to do the energy stuff on the 510, looks like i need to have the stock bushings pressed out??

 

(yes that is a question :D)

[slodat]

NO!!

 

You have to burn out the rubber with a torch and then cut the sleeve with a hacksaw until you just cut through it. Then, you can pop it out. Many people have bent the arm attempting to press it out.

[BEEBANI]

Yep, same thing on the 620's. There's just no better way.

[kiznook]

same for front and rear?

 

I think i'll get started on it tomorrow

[slodat]

Yes, same for front and rear. It's a pain in the ass to do it. I have to do another set of rear control arms myself. You can avoid the front by putting heim joints in!

[kiznook]

Yes, same for front and rear. It's a pain in the ass to do it. I have to do another set of rear control arms myself. You can avoid the front by putting heim joints in!

 

yeah, probably will someday...likely next winter

[Icehouse]

Yes, same for front and rear. It's a pain in the ass to do it. I have to do another set of rear control arms myself. You can avoid the front by putting heim joints in!

 

I want to put heims in the rear to :D Rubber sucks and in my opinion so does polyurethane does to. I had a rear crossmember slotted with polly and it wore out within a year. I know it binds but the rubber will last longer.