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control arm bushings

Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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does anyone know if a 2ton arbor press will work for pressing old ones out and new ones in?? dont have a hydraulic H press.
anyone done this before?? thank you
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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An arbor press is sufficient for control arm bushings if you have the correct size cups. Be sure to mark the position of the eccentric adjusters before removal.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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thanks SEAL, i just needed some info on this.
never went as far to rebuild a truck as to change the control arm bushing before. just always tryied to keep them running. now its time to buil me a nice 93. thank you
 
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