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     Brian (Bthaxton) Member Username: Bthaxton Post Number: 64 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have a 6-ton benchtop shop press that can be scaled to 12-ton that I am using to replace my '97 D1 suspension bushings. I have been using 1/2-inch-drive sockets as the actual "press" tools, i.e., the part that makes contact with the bushing metal casing and pushes them out and presses the new one in. Recently I have been trying to replace the front radius arm bushings (and the like), but my sockets keep slipping and not even beginning to do the job. Is there a set of press "attachmets" that I can buy for this? Where? It will only be for light use, as I have no other reason to own a press other than these Disco bushings. Thanks in advance. | ||
| Randall Smith (Mr_smith) Member Username: Mr_smith Post Number: 184 Registered: 04-2003 |
For this you would need a lathe, some steel stock, and tool maker experience. Assuming that's not the case: Use what you have to press the center sleave out of the bushing; and that will remove most of the rubber too. Then remove one end of a hacksaw blade from your hacksaw. Put the end of the saw blade thru the bushing and then reattach the blade so you can start sawing. Carefully saw the outer sleeve of the bushing. After that you should be able to remove the outer steel sleeve with a chisel and hammer. Randall |
