Arrrrrrrrggggggggggh

[8oost0ne]

I have been doing my subframe bushings for the past few hours, but now I have come into a problem and do not know what to do. I drilled out the bushings when they were still on the car and lowered the subframe onto the ground. Now the aluminum sleeves are stuck onto the stud, and I cannot get it off. Does anybody have any suggestions?

[KenC]

cut them off with a dremel or try to use a gear puller?

[Alecs MacDonald]

So, the sleeves are stuck to the bolt that goes through floor right?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=33_0213&hg=33&fg=30

Part #2 ? If so, you can just remove the rear seat and hammer the bolt up into the car. Be warned, the tunnel for these bolts are filled with insulation that will need to be removed with a screwdriver or sorts prior to hammering out the bolts.

[8oost0ne]

Thanks, Im gonna try that tommorow. Ill let you guys know how it goes.

[Simon S]

i feel you. those bushings can be a mother..

i posted a boat-load of pics in this thread

that may or may not help you.

keep at it long enough and you will triumph
(or die)

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[8oost0ne]

I got the bolts out, but the aluminum sleeves wont come out!!!!! I have been beating on them for the past 2 hours. I heated it, banged it, put a punch to it, and I even tried an eazy out and that wouldnt budge it.

[Alecs MacDonald]

Sounds like its time for an air chissel.

[8oost0ne]

AHHH!!! I finally got them out! All I needed is a bigger sledgehammer! Thanks for the help guys!!!!!!!!!!