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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?

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Darren - Crystal, MN
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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/

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Watch this vid and then do it yourself in 15 minutes...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXf1OR9Lnk

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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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Here's part II on how to put new ones in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMd2x_DYxc



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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.

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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.



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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I love JB 80, I haven't tried Deep Creep yet.

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I like Deep Creep better, but we use JB-80 at work

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you talking about your under wear, bryan !



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It also helps to put the bushings in the freezer over night.

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The video made it look easy but it took me about 9 whacks with the hammer.

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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"...

Sounds like you "got-r-done" now, eh ?

 

 



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