I would like to do it in my garage if possible rather than haul it somewhere. It is the bushings for the ears on top of it and it is out of the car right now. Any ideas on how to do this or offers to come by and help me or is there a portable tool for this?
69SSConv said
Mar 23, 2011
I have a portable tool that I purchased for installing the new bushings. Your are welcome to borrow it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HSS-32101/
I was wondering if the BFH/chunk-of-wood method would be OK to use. Those ears are pretty thick so am not too worried about breakng them off. I figured someone made a portable tool so thanks for the offer.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 23, 2011
You can use a piece of all-thread rod, a couple sockets and washers to help pull the new one in too. They actually go in pretty easy with a little lubricant. I use Deep Creep or JB 80 instead of motor oil.
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 23, 2011
I love JB 80, I haven't tried Deep Creep yet.
bowtie said
Mar 23, 2011
I like Deep Creep better, but we use JB-80 at work
steve m said
Mar 23, 2011
you talking about your under wear, bryan !
Tim H said
Mar 23, 2011
It also helps to put the bushings in the freezer over night.
4-door Chevelle said
Mar 27, 2011
The video made it look easy but it took me about 9 whacks with the hammer.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 27, 2011
4-door Chevelle wrote:
The video made it look easy but it took me about 9 whacks with the hammer.
Did you use a 3# maul or a little ball peen ? As the women say " size does matter"...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXf1OR9Lnk
Here's part II on how to put new ones in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMd2x_DYxc
You can use a piece of all-thread rod, a couple sockets and washers to help pull the new one in too. They actually go in pretty easy with a little lubricant. I use Deep Creep or JB 80 instead of motor oil.
you talking about your under wear, bryan !