J240ZTurbo Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Hi, Iam in the process of installing an entire Energy suspension poly bushing kit on my car, does anyone know whats the easies way to remove this round piece of metal that's left inside the arm? I already removed one of the rubbers, and try banging it out, but no luck what a headache, do I need to take this to a shop? thanks, Juan. Edited March 18, 2011 by J240ZTurbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Take a hacksaw take the blade off put the hacksaw back together with the blade inside the control arm. Make 2 cuts opposite of each other and then pound them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J240ZTurbo Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 HOLY MOLY THANKS, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you have a welder and press, just clean the rubber off on the inside, weld a bolt from one end to the other in that metal sleeve and press it out while its still hot. I did it the other day and it was super easy to do if you have the right tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Take a hacksaw take the blade off put the hacksaw back together with the blade inside the control arm. Make 2 cuts opposite of each other and then pound them out. I did the same thing. It works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Burn it out with a map gas torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertZ Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I used various sockets to press out the bushings, using a $90 harbor freight press. The hacksaw method previously mentioned works perfectly to reduce friction between the bushing sleeve and control arm, just make a few relief cuts to before pressing it out. I used a 2-1/4" hole saw to steady the arm while pressing, worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z2go Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Burning out the first metal bushing, and then using the hacksaw method works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguargt Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Here you will find a lot of info... Good luck! let us know the result... http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/frontcontrolarm/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J240ZTurbo Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Hey guys I did it today looks awesome. I try doing the rears but these are harder any susgestion on how can I remove the rear's ? Edited March 18, 2011 by J240ZTurbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgsheen Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Lots! Search "spindle"... Really helps if you have penetrating oil and an impact wrench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J240ZTurbo Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 done, but now those old bushing cylinder wont come off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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