Originally Posted by
CODE4
Prothane does include more bushings, hence the cost of course. Most of the bushings can be installed by hand as they are two pieces as opposed to needing a press. Still need to burn/cut/press out the OEM ones however.
The compression control arm up front (C-shape) retains its rubber as it needs the deflection during its range of movement.
Good info. I was kinda dissapointed no one makes bushings for that curved arm.
As for installing them...no press is required. It would make it easier though. And burning is a waste of time. All you do to remove them is drill through the rubber in a circle from both sides. Then the metal part should fall out. Then take a reciprocating saw and cut through the sleeve in two spots. If it hasn't fallen out by now take a hammer/chisel and pound it out. Then you can press it in with liberal amounts of grease and a table vice. You can use a big socket on the back side so the bushing has a place to go instead of getting squished by the vice.