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Subject: TR4 Control Arm Bushings
From: David Delano <ddelano_98@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:10:31 -0700 (PDT)
Here's one for the list...

Has anyone ever replaced the lower (outer) front
control arm bushings on a TR4?  These baby's are stuck
(press fit for 40+ years) and they are very slim (not
much to press out)...

I'm thinking of a drill press right about now.

Any other thoughts?  If I had a hydraulic press with a
perfectly fitting drive pin I might be able to budge
the things but with conventional tools I am
struggling.

One other question is related to the metal sleeve that
rides inside the nylon (inner - lower) control arm
bushing.  The old sleeve has fused itself to the pivot
shaft so well that I think even a nuke might not get
it off and in the process the entire shaft would
probably come with it.  At this point I am thinking it
will be fine to leave the old sleeves (worn) in place
with the new nylon bushings over the top (pig in a
blanket)!  Thoughts?

Any suggestions very welcome at this point.

Dave D. - (almost) driver
-http://www.trregistry.com/start/registry/html/TR4/index.htm
   See: CT675L

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