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47Merc · 10-21-2014, 06:18 AM

One way to remove the suspension bushes without a press is to get a piece of pipe approx. 2 to 3 inches long that is slightly larger in diameter than the bush. Get a large heavy washer to sit on the end of the pipe and place them on one side of the bush.

On the other side of the bush you use a socket slightly smaller than the dia. of the bush, put a length of threaded rod through the lot with a nut each end and start winding one of the nuts.
As you tighten the nuts the socket will push the bush out of the A arm into the pipe on the other side.

To install the new bushes you reverse the process.

10-21-2014, 06:18 AM	#59
47Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 362	Re: 1955 Ford Club Sedan Refresh Blog One way to remove the suspension bushes without a press is to get a piece of pipe approx. 2 to 3 inches long that is slightly larger in diameter than the bush. Get a large heavy washer to sit on the end of the pipe and place them on one side of the bush. On the other side of the bush you use a socket slightly smaller than the dia. of the bush, put a length of threaded rod through the lot with a nut each end and start winding one of the nuts. As you tighten the nuts the socket will push the bush out of the A arm into the pipe on the other side. To install the new bushes you reverse the process.