 How do you remove the front strut top bushing?, pried, pounded, cursed and it won't budge |
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| neo914-6 |
  Sep 12 2007, 12:09 PM
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neo life  Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159  |
I am installing the poly two piece...
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| Joe Ricard |
Sep 12 2007, 12:22 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Press
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| drgchapman |
Sep 12 2007, 12:30 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Burn it out with a torch, just like the A arm bushings.
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| RoninEclipse2G |
Sep 12 2007, 12:37 PM
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Suby Geek Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 28-April 07 From: Parker, Colorado Member No.: 7,701 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
propane torch and a decent mask so you're not breathing that crap in
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| neo914-6 |
Sep 13 2007, 10:20 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
tried propane but couldn't stand the smell / fumes.
I was able to drill out the top on one bushing but it made a mess of rubber "dust".  For the second bushing, I fashioned a press with a 4" hole saw and bolt and it came out in one piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)    |
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| McMark |
Sep 13 2007, 10:23 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 13 2007, 10:49 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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So how do the new ones look when they are in, and what is the advantage of doing this and not just replacing the camber plates? Just curious.
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| neo914-6 |
Sep 13 2007, 03:23 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Sep 13 2007, 09:49 AM)  So how do the new ones look when they are in, and what is the advantage of doing this and not just replacing the camber plates? Just curious. They look just like stock but stiffer durometer material, see the second pic. Some feedback This doesn't affect or change camber which is another subject. |
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| John |
Sep 13 2007, 04:03 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Now just where did you get those? I've not seen them.
I used a press to press one out. It was still a PITA. My question is how did the factory get those in there? Edit: I see that GPR makes these. GPR Strut Mount Kit |
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| purple |
Sep 13 2007, 05:24 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
I have a question...how do you get the nut off the top of the strut? I've tried a lot of brute force and the rubber of the bushing seems to keep the nut tight. any clues?
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| neo914-6 |
Sep 14 2007, 08:35 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(purple @ Sep 13 2007, 04:24 PM) I have a question...how do you get the nut off the top of the strut? I've tried a lot of brute force and the rubber of the bushing seems to keep the nut tight. any clues? secure the top "washer" with a large enough plier since it has a tab that fits in a groove under the nut. |
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| purple |
Sep 14 2007, 10:39 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(neo914-6 @ Sep 14 2007, 09:35 AM) QUOTE(purple @ Sep 13 2007, 04:24 PM) I have a question...how do you get the nut off the top of the strut? I've tried a lot of brute force and the rubber of the bushing seems to keep the nut tight. any clues? secure the top "washer" with a large enough plier since it has a tab that fits in a groove under the nut. roger, will do once my engine is un-f'ed |
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