Rear subframe bushing tool

[dbgrubbs]

Anyone have the bushing tool for the rear subframe that wouldn't mind renting it out before I start cutting and burning? I'd gladly put up a decent deposit if anyone is interested.

Thanks
Don

[Aptyp]

carquest can press it out for you for $20, or go to any hourly-rate machine shop with a press and pay $10.

[White325is]

I pressed mine in with a vise. Just put some lube on it. Have someone hold it in the vise for you.
You turn it to press it in and tap the vise with a hammer at the same time.

[dbgrubbs]

According to the posts I've read, using the tool negates the need to remove the subframe which is why I want to find one.

[White325is]

meh, Id just remove it, clean it, inspect it and paint it.

[monty23psk]

The tool is 10x easier. I bought it from SIR Tools 2 yrs ago and have been wanting to set it up for renting. $50 for a week plus a $150 deposit which will be refunded upon return. Of course the week is on top of the shipping. I am in S. Fl and so shouldnt take long. PM if interested.

[hoveringuy]

I did it in 45 minutes per side without the tool. A floor jack did a lot of the work instead of a vice. Heating the subframe helps it slide out. 5/8 threaded rod pulls it in just fine.

[dbgrubbs]

Thanks, you have a PM>

Don

The tool is 10x easier. I bought it from SIR Tools 2 yrs ago and have been wanting to set it up for renting. $50 for a week plus a $150 deposit which will be refunded upon return. Of course the week is on top of the shipping. I am in S. Fl and so shouldnt take long. PM if interested.

[shiboujin]

I just burn them out.... hammer them in. Whats the big deal?

[george graves]

According to the posts I've read, using the tool negates the need to remove the subframe which is why I want to find one.

Just drop it like it's hot. It's a rite of passage for owning and modding an e30. Everyone should be forced to do it - like prison rape or some shit.

[monty23psk]

^ That is true. The hard part is not getting the bushings out, it is lowering the subframe.

To OP....I did reply to the PM.

[dbgrubbs]

Rented the tool from monty23psk and what a breeze. About 30-45 minutes per side. Yeah, I could have gotten it done without the tool but why spend the day messing with it? I'd definitely recommend renting the tool.

Don

[monty23psk]

Thanks and Don was easy to work with. Anyone else interested, let me know.

Alex

[monty23psk]

Little info on tools and rental procedure. Worked well with dbgrubbs.

Rental fee $50 per week (7 days) plus shipping. Another $150 deposit that will be returned minus shipping cost. $25 for every week after. Will ship either FedEx or UPS and supply tracking. Return must be the same. Will include instructions. Day 1 starts the day after the part is received. Must be shipped on the eighth. Only do Paypal.

Part is from SIRtools, #3026. It also does e36, e28, e23, e34 and e32.

This beats buying the same $400 tool for a a hard job that only is done every so many years.

It will be 1st come, 1st serve and will have a queue and keep everyone updated along the way.

PM if you have questions.

I also have the FCAB bushing tools for those interested, a 10 min job for each side with it. Will do another post for it.

[monty23psk]

I just recieved the tool back and returned the deposit. Very smooth transaction. Thanks.

The tool is available for anyone who needs it. Just reply to this thread or send me a PM.

thanks.