Bushing Press and Removal

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2everest

2everest

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I need to press out my CC bushings to reinstall OEM rubber ...

They have only been in for a couple of months, so it shouldn't be bad at all ...

I really wanted to know the easiest way to get them in and out, using a socket, and what size socket to use. I don't know the bushing sizes, and needed that information also, so I can go buy the socket before I tear into it ...

Also, if they are on the cheaper side ... Where can I buy a little bushing press tool, or maybe rent one?

Thanks in advance guys!

-Josh
 
We used a hydraulic press from harborfreight to change the oem to OME Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

The OME were easy to install compared to removing the oem so I would imagine it would be more difficult to reinstall them.

You can order the press tool from slee

Why are you changing it back to oem?
 
Oh ... I'm switching because I'm doing Landtank's plates ... He would rather do them on OEM Bushings, so I'll take his word for it.

What about doing this with a socket and a nut and bolt or something? I'm sure it'll be nothing to remove the bushings. Last time I had them out, I cleaned inside and everything. That was at a driveline shop, and I actually helped him do it, but I want do it myself this time, well, and every other time down the road.

I don't like taking my truck places, especially explaining to them what the hell I'm doing

-Josh
 
Bump! :D
 
So nobody has done this without a press? :hhmm:

:flipoff2:

-Josh
 
I've heard of it done.

They are brand new bushings I'm pushing out, how f#%#@n hard can it be.

There's got to be an easy, do it yourself trick ...

I'm sorry, I don't have 200 bucks to by a cheap press, and then pay $100 to ship the thing ... I also want to do this in my own garage ...

:flipoff2:

-Josh
 
I also wanted the size of the bushing, so I could buy a socket that fits. Is the Frame side the same diameter?

I was thinking about finding some Johnny Joints for the Frame side, but don't know the sizes ...
 
2everest said:
I also wanted the size of the bushing, so I could buy a socket that fits. Is the Frame side the same diameter?
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The bushing OD is 2.365". The problem with sockets is, most have a rounded, chamfered edge, that goes inside the thin outer metal shell of the bushing, expanding it out, making them much harder to push. For a good press tool you really want a sharp corner.

2everest said:
I was thinking about finding some Johnny Joints for the Frame side, but don't know the sizes ...
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Johnny Joints are designed for a much lighter rig, most only have a 1/2" bolt. The arms are held by a 18mm bolt, probably because those two bolts carry most of the locating loads for the axle. I wouldn't be comfortable reducing the size/strength of that connection.

Also they are designed to provide good rotating movement, but allow very little movement in other directions. The 80 arm bushings need to deflect, sideways, back and forth, as well as rotate. So Johnny Joints would stiffen the suspension, reducing flex.
 
2everest,

Come and see me tomorrow morning at NEX parking lot at Oceana and I will lend you the bushing press tool. I'll pm you my cell#.
 
If the arms are the same as a 1997 the two bushings at the axle are a different size than the top frame one and are not round. The smallest dimension of mine are 2.3540 at the axle and 2.1175 at the frame.

You could try this. Get a 2" black pipe nipple 4" long. The outside of 2" pipe is roughly 2.40". Cut the threads off square on one end of the pipe nipple. Grind the outside down by rotating it against the belt sander (unless you have a lathe) to about 2.30". Get a 3" pipe nipple or equivalent about 3" long. Get a piece of 5/8 all thread, nuts and washers. Many heavy washers are better to help keep them from crushing. A bolt would be better than all thread but would not be easy to come by. Use this setup to press out the axle bushings.
Fwiw, the 1 5/8” ¾” drive socket I have is 2.3030” O.S.

For the frame end a 1 ½” black pipe coupling is 2.208”. So a good bit of grinding would have to be done and hopefully would not crush. A 2” pipe coupling could be used on the other side.

Bill
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Tools R Us said:
The bushing OD is 2.365". The problem with sockets is, most have a rounded, chamfered edge, that goes inside the thin outer metal shell of the bushing, expanding it out, making them much harder to push. For a good press tool you really want a sharp corner.



Johnny Joints are designed for a much lighter rig, most only have a 1/2" bolt. The arms are held by a 18mm bolt, probably because those two bolts carry most of the locating loads for the axle. I wouldn't be comfortable reducing the size/strength of that connection.

Also they are designed to provide good rotating movement, but allow very little movement in other directions. The 80 arm bushings need to deflect, sideways, back and forth, as well as rotate. So Johnny Joints would stiffen the suspension, reducing flex.
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Wow, I couldn't see a JJ reducing flex ... Do you think they would be stronger than a rubber bushing? I know for a fact that they won't last longer ...

Is that bushing measurement for the front (arm/axle) bushings or the rear (arm/chassis) ??? Or are they the same ...

Thanks ...

-Josh
 
Never mind, I just received Photoman's post ...

Thanks for that tip by the way ...

What about if I buy a cheap big 2" socket and grind the edge to fit, pr whatever is closer to the size, and a 1 1/2" for the other?
 
Sure anything that you can get to the right size. Some sockets are chrome so are a little harder to grind. Also, the bushings are about 2 1/2 in length so whatever is used should be long enough to push the whole bushing out without bottoming out. If the socket is a 1/2" drive that would limit the bolt or all thread size. Since they have just been pressed they should go. If they are in for a while I don't know if 1/2" all thread would handle it.

Bill
 
sweet! That's exactly the advice I was looking for, plus A local guy that is in our club (Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association) Is lending me the Press tool ...

I want to make a little tool for myself to have though, or at least a concept ...

Thanks again, :cheers:

-Josh
 
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