anyone with a press in the SF Bay Area? (1 Viewer)

[pstevens3307]

I'm about to do the shocks and springs in a 2004 LC (my first big effort at wrenching on this beast - I'm starting with something not too complicated - I hope!). The rears come with separate bushings that have to be pressed in. If anyone in the Bay Area has a press and is willing to help me out I'd be very grateful. TIA!

 

[AlpineAccess]

If you are talking about shock bushings, most 100 series shocks come with the lower bushing installed. That being said I've never found press in shock bushings difficult. A bench vice should work. Put a little dish soap on the bushing first and it takes very little effort to press in.

 

[pstevens3307]

They're OEM shocks. The dealer I bought them from sells them unassembled. FSM says to use a press, but it sounds like that won't be necessary. Thanks for the tip!