Anybody have any tips how to press the upper control arm bushing into the differential housing. The problem is that the housing interferes with the C clamp style bushing press base and cup needed to press the bushing through.

Hope there is a thread somewhere on this.

Thankss

 

A piece of pipe the correct diameter and a Big F'n Hammer have always worked for me.

I've recently picked up the correct Kent-Moore tool for this, but I haven't had the chance to use it yet. You can likely fabricate one yourself.

 

That would require some serious fabrication.

I was wondering about trying a BFH...I have a few of those.

Thanks

 

No serious fabrication.

A couple of pipe nipples, threaded rod, and a translation bearing from a harmonic balancer installer.

I strongly discourage the BFH method. If you crack or break the axle housing ear, there is no fixing ot.

 

No serious fabrication.

A couple of pipe nipples, threaded rod, and a translation bearing from a harmonic balancer installer.

I strongly discourage the BFH method. If you crack or break the axle housing ear, there is no fixing it.

Or this:

http://www.hrpartsandstuff.com/

Look under tools.

 

^^^This

You'd have to try to break it, even if you miss the bushing completely. If it breaks, you've found a pre-existing flaw (or you're using a REALLY big hammer...).

 

It only interferes on one side. I made a shallow adapter plate for the c clamp to back the pressure I needed to press it in. It's not as hard as you think.

 

Here are a couple links to how it went for me, pics and descriptions

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post467041

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post467051

 

This guy knows what he's doing. I followed his video on removal and installation. Easy peasey except don't forget to oil the new bushing before attempting to hammer them in. Also, I froze mine to shrink. Hope this helps:

 

I also used the correct size pipe/ball joint service kit sleeve and a BFH to install new bushings in my 10 bolt. Worked fine.

 

Thanks much for the replies.
Andy