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Legend_master
03-26-2013, 06:16 PM
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Got the bushing in 3/4 of the way, and then the bolts started failing. It worked pretty damn well up to that point. I have a feeling the problem is that the bushing may not have been going in perfectly strait. I used a grade a, hardened steal bolt (and washers) and it snapped right in half. Just thought I would share to see if anybody had any pointers to possibly make this work.
Dr_Snooz
03-26-2013, 07:24 PM
I think you want to slather everything up with grease before trying to press bushings in. A 4# sledge hammer and a properly sized socket would be my tools of choice. Of course, you might have to pull the knuckle to do that. Doesn't Autozone rent a bushing installation tool?

Edit: here it is. Try this one.
OEM/Ball joint/U-Joint press set with 4WD service set (27089) | Ball Joint Press | AutoZone.com (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Ball-joint-U-Joint-press-set-with-4WD-service-set/_/N-264q?itemIdentifier=516524&_requestid=459635)
Legend_master
03-26-2013, 07:52 PM
Gonna go pick one of those up, just seeing if it was possible with what I had.
cygnus x-1
03-27-2013, 09:06 AM
Use the largest diameter bolt you can fit in there. Make sure it's a fine thread grade 8 or higher. Grease the threads and then try it.


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Legend_master
03-27-2013, 01:03 PM
I think you want to slather everything up with grease before trying to press bushings in. A 4# sledge hammer and a properly sized socket would be my tools of choice. Of course, you might have to pull the knuckle to do that. Doesn't Autozone rent a bushing installation tool?

Edit: here it is. Try this one.
OEM/Ball joint/U-Joint press set with 4WD service set (27089) | Ball Joint Press | AutoZone.com (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Ball-joint-U-Joint-press-set-with-4WD-service-set/_/N-264q?itemIdentifier=516524&_requestid=459635)

Went by AutoZone, and checked this out. It is huge, no way it will work with the suspension installed.
Dr_Snooz
03-27-2013, 07:17 PM
Doh!
redneck
04-02-2013, 03:41 PM
pretty good try yo,
2oodoor
04-02-2013, 03:46 PM
I discovered it's best to take more apart to make these suspensions cooperate :)
Legend_master
04-15-2013, 05:00 PM
Ended up using a large socket, a thick washer, and a hammer to bang it in. Had to drimmel out some imperfections in the metal. Went in with little effort.
Dr_Snooz
04-16-2013, 02:50 PM
Sweet! People don't want to believe me about setting your own bushings and bearings that way. It sure beats running around town looking for someone with a press though.
Legend_master
04-16-2013, 03:54 PM
Sweet! People don't want to believe me about setting your own bushings and bearings that way. It sure beats running around town looking for someone with a press though.

I was surprised the passenger side went in with 5 hammer swings. Definitely better then removing the suspension and taking it somewhere.