tool for removal/ install control arm bushing?

[gone002]

does anyone know what the tool to remove CAB's looks like?
is it a seprate tool to install them?

got i feeling i could make one ...but id like to see a pro one first

thanks...

[richardkeith97]

are you looking for the tool to remove the control arms bushing from the sprindle? that would be a pickle fork. you can get one at any auto parts store for $10, or are you talking about the tool to remove the bushing from the control arm? if so just buy new control arms or rent one from auto zone or wuteva you have out there for auto parts stores

[Mike325]

All you need to do is use a press or a strong vice to get the job done. Get a short piece of pipe the same diameter as the outer metal ring of the lollipop and place that on one side of the cab lollipop. Then put the new cab on the other side and sandwich that in a vice. The new bushing will push the old bushing out and into the pipe that you bought. Just make sure you line up the marks on the bushings to the arrow marks on the lollipop if you got non solid bushings.

[xphiledan]

you can always burn it out

[StereoInstaller1]

The best tool to use to remove control arm bushings is the SEARCH button:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=87295&highlight=cab+diy

[gone002]

well i get the cammando route but i was trying to do it with a bit more finnesse...i was thinking more about getting the whole unit of off the arm itself. some type of moded gear puller or such... and pressing them in to the lollipop w a vise is all good but what puts them back on the arm itself?

if i get a pickle fork do i just beat them like drag link ball joints?

[HarryPotter]

Get a 3 jaw puller. Works like a fuckin charm. Rent one for free at any autozone.

[StereoInstaller1]

well i get the cammando route but i was trying to do it with a bit more finnesse...i was thinking more about getting the whole unit of off the arm itself. some type of moded gear puller or such... and pressing them in to the lollipop w a vise is all good but what puts them back on the arm itself?

if i get a pickle fork do i just beat them like drag link ball joints?

I would never install stock rubber bushings on any E30, so I simply press them on.

[structured]

sawzall

[Simon S]

It was a while since I did mine..
Pretty sure I used a 3-jaw puller to remove CAB 'lollipop' from control arm.
A hacksaw was used to cut through old bushing - being careful to not cut into lollipop. After the cut was made through old bushing, hammer/pry/push/beat old bushing from lollipop.

I used a dead-blow hammer and a flat surface to drive new CAB into lollipop. Note alignment marks.

Use dishsoap to lubricate CAB for installation of CAB onto control arm.

After everything is buttoned back up - promptly drop car to ground (on its wheels) and allow to sit for .. (shit- I forgot how long - like 12 hours?)(BMW uses a special lube that 'sits' in ~30 min)(the dishsoap takes a while longer)

[gone002]

this thing works and i made it

stainless too!

[5KWattson]

remove: dead blow hammer an a few good wacks

press in/out old/new bushins

install:soapy water an same dead blow hammer

total time about 30 mins with a piss break from too much rockstar

[gone002]

remove: dead blow hammer an a few good wacks

press in/out old/new bushins

install:soapy water an same dead blow hammer

total time about 30 mins with a piss break from too much rockstar

that sounds good...but trust i beat the hell out of 3 differant cars at the yard and none gave up that easily. and i took the pickle fork thing and a 3 jaw pully.