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Install of spherical bushings?

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DNA DOA

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I am going to install a new set of spherical bushings with my Mega Bite Jr. but how do you get the stock piles out? What are some of the ways you have done it? Burn them out, chistle, press, c-4?

Thanks,
Ben
 

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a torch and hammer and chisel it sucks
 

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My Mega Jr's had two peice poly bushings. You could probably lube them up with WD40, then pry them out. Being two peice, they should come back out easily.
 
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I believe he's talking about the housing bushings. I have allways used a little heat and an impact (air) hammer to get them out.
 

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PJC Racing said:
I believe he's talking about the housing bushings. I have allways used a little heat and an impact (air) hammer to get them out.
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That's true. In that case, heat and a good air hammer. I have this HUGE Snap On air hammer. 350 bucks...best tool in my box. Those bushings laughed at my Craftsman air hammer.
 

1991vert

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i used a drill to get the rubber out, then used a mallot and flat head to knock out the metal
 

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Oh boy. Looks like I'm in for a fun time. Thanks for the tips!!
 

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its not that bad everybody should experience the joy of bushings atleast once, I have had em practically fall out and other times I drilled and chisled or burnt em out with a torch (least favorite way)
 

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Maximum Motorsports has a cheap tool - $40.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_99&products_id=190
 

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hit them with the torches.....let them burn outside for a while
 

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I like to burn stuff, I will try that. But then the tool won't land me in jail.
 
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