Section : Suspension

Wishbone bushes 

Posted By : Flemming Jensen, 13-Jul-2007, 08:44pm

hi

Wishbone and radius arm bushes for that matter seems to be next to impossible to remove. There must be a trick to do it. Comments most welcome.
So far I haven't succeeded

regards Flemming

• Wishbone bushes 

  Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 13-Jul-2007, 08:54pm

  burn them out? or pass a haxsaw blade throgh hole, and cut it either side then prise it out.

  • Wishbone bushes 

    Posted By : Gary Saunders, 13-Jul-2007, 09:38pm

    This way definately works!!!! Get a large drill bit and just drill them out,i promise they will be out in 20 seconds.Simply make sure the drill bit is slightly larger than the metal insert in the bush,in no time the bush just pops out. Mind when you go to pick up the remnants theyre bl**dy hot.
    Good luck

    • Wishbone bushes 

      Posted By : Flemming Jensen, 14-Jul-2007, 08:15am

      hi and thanks to both of you.
      
      I will go for the drill method. And new ones are easily mounted?
      
      regards Flemming

      • Wishbone bushes 

        Posted By : Gary Saunders, 14-Jul-2007, 08:48am

        Yep, small amount of washing up liquid. Squeeze new bushes in using a vice and a suitable sized socket to allow you to get the bush located through wishbone / radius arm. You shouldnt have any problems. Before fitting new bush just give wishbone a quick rub with some sandpaper to make sure there is no rust that may cause new bushes to snag. Let me know if you have any problems.
        Regards Gary