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[Bartlett 914]

We all do it. We sometimes need a tool for a special use. It sometimes makes the difference in how well a job comes out Earlier this year, just for the heck of it, I removed the shaft from the bushings in an old trailing arm. I ended up using heat. I did get it out but what a an awful stinky mess! Yesterday Glenn (gms) stopped by with 2 trailing arms he was cleaning up. He wanted to know if I had a press for the job. With a little scrap metal some machining and welding we came up with a simple tool to remove the shaft. Here are a couple pictures of what we came up with. The tool worked really nice. I think if wanted, this would also work with the trailing arm in the car.

So how about posting some of the special tools you have made.

[andys]

I've got several custom jigs and fixtures, but as far as tools go this is the cheapest, most used, and get the most comfort level from knowing the car won't readily slip off the jackstands.

Andys

[roadster fan]

I've got several custom jigs and fixtures, but as far as tools go this is the cheapest, most used, and get the most comfort level from knowing the car won't readily slip off the jackstands.

Andys

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'm gonna make me some of those this weekend....Brilliant!

Jim