Anyone ever replaced Rear Control Arm Bushings?

[bhennrich]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Started the work in the rear today. Not going to lie, this is a genuine PITA. No matter how much preparation and planning goes into a project, it never goes straight.



Got the bushings pressed into both lower control arms, replaced the sway bar end links, integral links and got one side back together but still working on the left side.



I am struggling with my Fleabay ball joint tool, it's like the flat edge isn't flat enough for the left side and won't sit flush on the back of the joint so it wants to press out uneven and causing binding. Right side went perfect.



Amazingly all the parts have 176,000 miles on them and didn't look too bad.

Even the ball joints seemed tight. I'll continue the drama tomorrow and hopefully get to the front wheel bearing.

Have you used excessive heat yet?


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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by bhennrich

Have you used excessive heat yet?


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No heat yet, the problem isn't rust or frozen joint, the tool doesn't fit flush on the back side of the carrier and causes the joint to begin pressing out at an angle and binds. It moved 1 to 2 mm on one side so it isn't frozen, just not pressing out straight. I pressed it back in and will take a grinder to the tool tomorrow when I continue. Having the lower control arms off gives me plenty of view and can see the receiver cup not flush on the carrier.

[bhennrich]

Originally Posted by Overboost

No heat yet, the problem isn't rust or frozen joint, the tool doesn't fit flush on the back side of the carrier and causes the joint to begin pressing out at an angle and binds. It moved 1 to 2 mm on one side so it isn't frozen, just not pressing out straight. I pressed it back in and will take a grinder to the tool tomorrow when I continue. Having the lower control arms off gives me plenty of view and can see the receiver cup not flush on the carrier.

I would still heat the carrier. But that is me.


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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by bhennrich

I would still heat the carrier. But that is me.


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Yeah, haven't gone for the "Hail Mary" yet. I can see the problem and need to sort that out before shoving that joint out at an angle. I tried moving forward anyway but once the bolt got tight I stopped because don't want to damage my press or carrier so I will get that sorted first.