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Subject My 20 ton press was at its limits, I doubt a threaded rod
     
Posted by just4kinks on April 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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In Reply To can not find any info/tips on rear control arm/axle bushing posted by Cap927(Boston) on April 11, 2011 at 11:59 AM
     
Message is up to the job.

If you buy a press for this, get one with a wide clearance between the posts. The HF 20 ton wasn't really big enough - I got it done but it was tricky. You'll also need a selection of heavy steel bars & spacers.

Also, for RLCA bushings - the ones with the lip - freeze them and put a light oil before pressing. And get a washer or something so that you don't apply pressure at the outer edge of the lip - it will mushroom easily. And the RLCA is the hardest one to fit on the press, DON'T EVEN THINK about pressing one end while supporting at the other. You'll see what I mean when you get started.

If you do the FLCA, you'll need to fab a spacer to put inside the channel.

Email me if you have specific questions, I might have pictures somewhere.

     
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