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Subject:Re: Pressing control arm bushings
From:Mike B
Date:Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:44:40 -0400

Any tips on pressing out lower ball joints on my '87?

Mike B.

   On 6/28/2013 9:17 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote:
> Jim, I just sent you a link to some pictures that I did last year of
> replacing these rear control arm bushings.  You can do it yourself with
> some tools from Harbor Freight, a clamp from Home Depot and lots of
> Vasoline.  See the pictures and let me know if you have any further
> questions.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 7:30 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Craig Cowan was asking about upper control arm bushings and got some good
>> answers. I am about to replace every bushing in my entire suspension, front
>> and rear, and was wondering about the other bushings that do have to be
>> pressed out and in.
>>
>> Is this something that can be done with a large vise or some allthread with
>> nuts and washers, or do I need to send the lower fronts and rears out to a
>> shop?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com