Re: Re: Control Arm bushings

From: Josh Battles (jbattles@bankfinancial.com)
Date: Wed Mar 26 2003 - 16:02:46 EST


Will I need the press when I do the bushings on my 2k??? I'm replacing them
when I put my drop on in about 2 weeks..... Wondering what I'm getting
myself into.

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-Josh
2000 Dakota CC 3.9L

""Mike Meyerhoff"" <mike@mypants.org> wrote in message news:003d01c2f3c6$01f62d20$5400a8c0@mypants.org... > > One of the bushings on each side include a new metal sleeve. I think it > requires a full blown press to be able to remove and replace these. > The others can be torched out and replaced > > There are poly bushing sets availabe for about $70, but I forget which > company. I have the "polygraphite" ones from PST in my 92, and like the > improvement! > > mm > > > > > Has anyone ever had their control arm bushings replaced? I really dont > > feel like buying 4 new control arms just because the rubber has rotted > > away. Anyone know if prothane carrys poly versions? > > > > Is that something I can do myself or do I need to have a shop press them > > into the arms? > > > > My plans for Grandpa have changed dramatically - - most in part that I > > am having difficulty locating a job. so I'm trying to do the very least > > to get him road worthy again and ready for the BBQ come july. > > >



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