Where can I find a tool that is specifically designed for removing and installing control arm bushings? I have all removed but the (2) where the upper rear control arms connect to the differential. I need to press in several bushings also. I have done all of this so far with a ball joint removal tool, but cannot complete the job. Where can I find the proper tool(s) or does a shop have to do this ?
Thanks for any help.

Hey John, try just using a drill. When I did my lower arms, I drilled out the rubber part with a 3/16" drill bit. When there is enough rubber gone the inner sleeve will fall out. To get the outer metal sleeve out, I used a fine tooth hacksaw to trim through the sleeve, and just tapped it out with a punch and hammer. All this is assuming that the rear end is on the floor. To put the bushings in, I just used a 2 x 4 and a hammer, and gently tapped it in. Good luck, Daren

Thanks Daren

Texas,
you might want to try, www.HRpartsNstuff.com (http://www.HRpartsNstuff.com) 2002 Industry Rd. Atwater, OH 44201 Phone 947-2433. Very nice bushing removal/installation tool #0599.

HR parts ..excellent tool I agree

Anybody know the price on that tool from HR?

I got a response today from the owner of the company via e-mail:

It's $85 + shipping. It's now even more heavy duty than that picture. Made to use over & over, or to sell on e-bay (sometimes for more than I sell them for!)


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Thanks!

I just got mine out with a BFH & a large socket under the back side...

Originally posted by ssal396:
I just got mine out with a BFH & a large socket under the back side... I could probably get mine the rest of the way out with a Big Freakin' Hammer and a socket also, but I'm not sure that the install would go too smoothly..... Did you knock your new ones in the same way you removed them ?

Here's a pic of the tool. Not sure it's worth $85... I'm going to fab one up myself this weekend and give y'all the results. I think I can make one for approx. $3.50 :D If I'm successful, I might make a few extras and sell 'em cheap ;)
http://www.hrpartsnstuff.com/images/tools/bushingtooloutin.jpg

Take a good look at that tool then imagine a piece of pipe,,long grade 8 bolt and few washers and a nut...Or I'll send you my already cut pipe, bolts and washers for $85.00 smile.gif

I drilled holes through the old bushings, then beat the crap out of them with a hammer until they came out smile.gif . I did put a piece of metal in the 'U' of the control arm to prevent bending it while beating the crap out of it.
I paid a shop to press in the new ones.

I just did my bushing last month and I made my own tool after looking at this one. worked great.

I made a u-shaped bracket this afternoon out of 1" angle and used a threaded rod with washers and threaded couplers instead of nuts (grabs more threads). I was able to remove one of the bushings from the differential this evening and will remove the other tomorrow. I should also be able to install the new ones with this tool, hopefully. I'll also post a pic of the tool I made......cost ? approx. $4.00 in materials. :D

Originally posted by Texas70:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ssal396:
I just got mine out with a BFH & a large socket under the back side... I could probably get mine the rest of the way out with a Big Freakin' Hammer and a socket also, but I'm not sure that the install would go too smoothly..... Did you knock your new ones in the same way you removed them ? </font>[/QUOTE]Glad you made the tool, but yes, they go in just as easy... I haven't put the rears back together yet (still cleaning & painting everything).. But I have done them before, sometimes they bend in a little, but you can just tap them right back out...

Let me know how the tool works, & if its worth the effort..

Scott

Here it is guys. The tool worked great ! All bushings have been installed. A minor design change and this thing will work perfectly. Cost $5
http://www.austinmarshall.com/chev_pics/bushing1.jpg
http://www.austinmarshall.com/chev_pics/bushing2.jpg
http://www.austinmarshall.com/chev_pics/bushing3.jpg

Fastest way to get them out? Easy Oxy torch. Rubber will just melt, then take a punch or chisle to the shell. Just make sure you do this outside, lot's of black smoke.

Steve

When I removed the bushings in the differential, I pushed the inner bolt sleeve out using another bolt sleeve on the thrd rod (go about half way and you can then pull both sleeves out from each end). This only took a few minutes. Then I used a grade 8 washer that was slightly smaller in diameter than the rubber bushing itself and applied pressure to it. The rubber slowly migrates out the other end as constant pressure is applied with the tool. This only takes a few more minutes. Then a heavy hammer and chisel makes quick work of the outer bushing sleeve. No torches or "toxic" black smoke. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I bought that tool and used it once - probably never have to use it again. I am glad I bought it, but will gladly sell it. Looks as good as new and works like a charm!!

Originally posted by Skier_Bob:
I bought that tool and used it once - probably never have to use it again. I am glad I bought it, but will gladly sell it. Looks as good as new and works like a charm!! Email me if you want to sell it....

Scott

SSal - you've got mail. smile.gif