Re: Re: Re: Control Arm bushings

From: Chad Evans (hemidak@msn.com)
Date: Wed Mar 26 2003 - 16:02:35 EST


energy suspension makes bushings and such for daks

----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 3:02 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Control Arm bushings

>
> 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.
>
> --
> -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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