If any of your new bushings came with metal sleeves on the outside then you
have to press. I tried to do it myself using a vise and a jig I made up,
but the control arm itself started deforming!!! This is one of those
things where the proper tool makes all the difference.
If someone has a way to DIY a metal sleeved bushing r/r... PLEASE SHARE.
mm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 3:32 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: Control Arm bushings
>
> 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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