I can't get the top bush out of the swivel housing

[stephenspan27]

I hate to be that guy... I already posted on Land Rover forums. I'm seeing if I can get some help from you guys.

The kit I ordered FTC 125 contains a swivel bush that obviously drives in from the top. The one that is installed doesn't look like you can drive it out from the bottom or the top. I have already nicked the teflon of the swivel housing from beating on the thing so I might be screwed and have to replace the whole thing anyways.







and the damage:







FYI this what the new bushing looks like:

http://i.imgur.com/p1E9au6.jpg

 

[jymmiejamz]

You may as well get another swivel housing, that is probably going to leak.

 

[stephenspan27]

I got the bushing out, it was just a optical illusion that made it look like it wouldn't drive out from the bottom.

 

[ERover82]

You could try to weld and grind it smooth.

 

[stephenspan27]

There is a thick teflon coating on the housing. I sanded it with 2000 grit, and filled it with jb weld.