Re: Re: Re: Re: Control Arm bushings

From: Josh Battles (jbattles@bankfinancial.com)
Date: Wed Mar 26 2003 - 16:32:49 EST


I have them already. I was just wondering if I'd need a press to get the
old ones out so that I can have time to "procure" the necessary supplies
ahead of time. Last minute panic is cool and all, but this one time I'd
LOVE everything to go semi-smoothly.

--
-Josh
2000 Dakota CC 3.9L

""Chad Evans"" <hemidak@msn.com> wrote in message news:OE159PSUTr8Gs0pCf5e0001b9fb@hotmail.com... > > 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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