Getting bushings inserted tips?

Great90wt · Post by **Great90wt** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:41 am

I'm replacing the front axle pivot bushings and the rear spring bushings. I've quickly found out what a bear that is. Any tips on getting them in? I don't have a shop press right now. I've tried putting a bolt through and torqueing it down. I snapped the bolt I was using on the axle bushing. I'm using grade 8 bolts on the spring bushings and they will only go in about 3/4 of the way. Any suggestions?

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:54 pm

Take them to a shop and have them pressed in.

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:00 pm

I agree, take them in. There is not enough cuss words out there to make it any easier.

ivansgreat · Post by **ivansgreat** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:36 pm

I suppose taking it to a shop would be the easiest thing to do. My dad and I used a bolt like you did and we got it done. It was pretty hard though.

Post by **FORDification** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:28 pm

Either that or go buy yourself a hydraulic press for your shop...then charge your buddies to change theirs!

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