does sombody make a tool to replace the bushings that are in the top od the rear end houseing ??? or how do you get them out ? graemlins/clonk.gif

Originally posted by fnoblitt:
does sombody make a tool to replace the bushings that are in the top od the rear end houseing ??? or how do you get them out ? graemlins/clonk.gif Yeah, an air hammer is what I used on my spare 12 bolt. worked well. I drilled the bushings out and air hammered the sleeve.

i drilled a hole the rubber untill most of the bushing is tore up then cut a piece of pipe a couple inches long and used a vise to push the remaining bushing out

www.hrpartsnstuff.com (http://www.hrpartsnstuff.com) kinda pricey @ 79.00 but it works.

Control Arm Bushing Tool
This Bushing Tool (Part #0599) is designed to remove AND install the bushings into the top ears on the rearend housing. This tool is made to fit GM housings, and may fit others as well. The design includes a roller bearing thrust washer for ease of use and long life. The Bushing Tool is also plated for rust prevention and appearance. The Tool PULLS the bushing out and also PULLS it into the ears, and does this in under 2 minutes with an air ratchet. Ask anyone that has done this the hard way, and they will tell you this tool is a life saver. Hours of aggravation can be avoided with this new tool. Some generic pullers with adapters to fit (hopefully) your application are over $400! Our tool is designed specifically to work on GM rearend housings for sure, and possibly others as well.

I used an air chisel and pushed them right out. you can also use everyone favorite tool, a BFH smile.gif .

I checked the archives and people suggested buying the high dollar tool or building one from steel pipe and 1/2 inch all thread. But.... I was at Home Depot and decided to check out what I could come up with. I ended up buying two 2" pvc reducer fittings that reduce from 2" to 1". The bushings are reinforced so they are a lot stronger than a 2" coupler. I then got 1/2" all thread and several washers that disperse the the pressure across the fitting. I cut the all thread to approx one foot long. The fittings fit perfectly against the flange on the new bushing and the small end of the bushing will fit inside the fitting. Therefore, you face the two bushings towards each other, and pull the new bushing in! On the drivers side, you cant get a straight shot on pulling the bushing in because of the casting of the third member is in the way. But the cool thing is, I just took my cut off wheel and angled my trusty pvc fitting, and then I had a perfectly straight shot on the bushing (those of you who have done it know what I am talking about) I was surprised that the fittings did not shrapnel, but please use caution! I tightened the all thread so hard that it streched, so there was serious pressure on the pvc. And I had about 7 bucks in the whole macgyver tool and it worked slick. I can take some pics tomorrow if you would like to see what the h*** I am rambling about, but I will have to email them to someone else so they can post them.
P.S. I put radiator hose clamps around the fittings to keep them from splintering into my arms or face if they let go. Todd :D graemlins/hurray.gif

I had a pretty difficult time envisioning what you were talking about...sounds great, though! Could you post some pics up...I'd love to see it!

I got in late tonight, I will take some pics tomorrow after work and get them posted
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Ive got pics! someone want to post them for me? Todd :D

I'll host em. Send me them to:
keith at zefhix dot com

I'll post em up after I resize them..

yeah i would like to see these pics as well.

i could host them for you as well, if you'd like. speeddemon88@rcn.com

aaron

I use a BFH and a large chisel. Use them to crush in the bushing from the side first, thats makes it much easier to knock the bushing out. I can hammer them back in too but that's where a tool is needed to keep from damaging the bushing

I emailed pics to Aaron for him to post. I wanted to let you all know that I drilled out the rubber and air chisled the sleeves to get them out. I just used the tool to put the new ones in. Todd :D

here are the pics of the bushing tool...

http://img.s10forum.com/album148/acb.jpg
http://img.s10forum.com/album148/acc.jpg
http://img.s10forum.com/album148/acd.jpg
http://img.s10forum.com/album148/ace.jpg

aaron