Rear Subframe Bushes

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Originally Posted by Patrick-Irish

@Sundayjumper

I know you're going to tell me I'm an idiot but I'm going to ask this question anyway.

Why can't you just drill, cut or otherwise hack the old bushes out ? Is it really necessary to have the special tool ? I presume the special tool is some kind of puller.

the bushes sundayjumper used are identical to the existing bushes used in the x5 so tool is required to replace them without removing the axle, the powerflex bushes are split into parts so easier to install, on a footnote the tool will be quicker to remove the existing bushes and wont damage the housing.
We have three x5 in the locality and we are going to change to the powerflex bushes at the same time none of the vehicles require any at the moment.