Mother F******g Lollipops

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  • ser1992
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2013
    • 482

    #1

    Mother F******g Lollipops

    I removed mine, cant get the new ones on... help me, before i just kill myself.

    :(

    Im in seattle, I just saw the install tool online, I do not have one..
    Last edited by JasonC; 04-11-2013, 10:36 PM.
  • 87e30
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2008
    • 5676

    #2
    I'm confused. Did you get the bushing pressed into the lollipop now you can't get the lollipop onto the control arm?

    You can search, I've made a thread describing a tool I made from the hardware store... although my second time doing the job (e36) I just paid the same shop that pressed the CAB into the lollipop to press the lollipop onto the CA. Much easier, not that expensive.
    Originally posted by z31maniac
    I just hate everyone.

    No need for discretion.

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    • Ryann
      No R3VLimiter
      • Mar 2010
      • 3350

      #3
      Best PNW Thread Title '13

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      • Jboss12
        Grease Monkey
        • Jan 2012
        • 357

        #4
        They are such a b**** to install. Some people say they have luck with using dish soap. I some how constructed a tool with a spring compressor to pull it on. The easiest way is definitely the install tool. Possibly some rental tool from o'reillys could work??

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        • ser1992
          E30 Addict
          • Feb 2013
          • 482

          #5
          sorry, my post wasnt clear in the heat of the moment...

          I have e30 m3 replacement lollipops, complete, so i dont have to push the bushings in, I just cant get my all new ones to go back onto my control arms.

          It looks like I need a custom "pusher" tool or something. does anyone have one?

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          • ser1992
            E30 Addict
            • Feb 2013
            • 482

            #6
            at the moment, my beloved silver surfer is lollipopless on floor stands

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            • ser1992
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2013
              • 482

              #7
              i will give munny for a rental

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              • nickmcc92
                E30 Addict
                • Dec 2012
                • 442

                #8
                I froze the bushings overnight. Torched the lollipops, lubed the bushings hammered them in w/ a big hammer and a piece of wood on top.
                If you're talking about installing them onto control arm do the same. Torch the tip of control arm, lube inside of bushing with dish soap. Then lay under the car on your back and use leg power while somebody is holding the lollipop.

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                • Gerta
                  R3VLimited
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 2119

                  #9
                  Originally posted by ser1992
                  i will give munny for a rental
                  Monty23psk (here on the forum) rents the tool. I rented it from him ... good guy.

                  Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
                  Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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                  • nickmcc92
                    E30 Addict
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 442

                    #10
                    Just make sure you're hammering them on straight because it is hard getting them on there straight.
                    Also, if freezing the bushings don't work try putting them in hot water. That should loosen them up.

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                    • Keith M
                      R3VLimited
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 2338

                      #11
                      Just get a deep socket or piece of pipe that is a slightly larger diameter than the control arm and tap it on.

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                      • ser1992
                        E30 Addict
                        • Feb 2013
                        • 482

                        #12
                        You use this word "tap"... I think you mean harness the intensity of a thousand dessert suns.

                        I really think I need to rent the pushing tool. I have tried putting the lollipops in hot water, using soap, hairspray, by foot, my arms, a hammer... I can get it 3/4 of the way through but then it pushes its self back off.

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                        • 87e30
                          R3V Elite
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 5676

                          #13
                          Some of them are nearly impossible and won't "tap" on. Search my thread and you'll see the tool I made for cheap from ACE. It worked just fine.

                          I still stand by paying ~15 to just have someone else do it and be done with it. I know they are supposed to sit and rest on the car within a certain amt of time of being onto the control arm but I wasn't really able to do that...
                          Originally posted by z31maniac
                          I just hate everyone.

                          No need for discretion.

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                          • monty23psk
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 1289

                            #14
                            just checking threads and saw the title. Like Gerta (thanks for the referral) stated, I have the tool. 5 minute job with the tool. PM if interested.
                            Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
                            BMW Tool Rentals & Fender Roller

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                            • monty23psk
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 1289

                              #15
                              grab a little sand paper and just sand the tips of the control arms to smooth any imperfections. You might have to do the same on the bushings if they are used. Then with soap and water it will help.
                              Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
                              BMW Tool Rentals & Fender Roller

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