trailing arm bushing removal

["James Tyson" <jftyson@domain.elided>]

I have to respectfully disagree with the suggestion that a press shouldn't 
be used to remove and install trailing arm bushings.The basis for the 
comment was that it's easy to bend the trailing arm.This is absolutely 
correct-ask me how I know.However, another Houston Alfisti,Dave Abmayr,has 
built a jig that works in conjunction with a standard 12 ton press that 
eliminates the problem.Dave's jig is a height- adjustable stand that 
supports the other end of the trailing arm(the end that 's not in the 
press.The idea is to keep the trailing arm parallel so that the bushing 
doesn't get "cocked"as it exits/enters the sleeve.In addition, Dave has 
collected several mandrels that closely match the diameter of the two 
bushings.I have watched Dave successfully remove and reinstall trailing arm 
bushings on 7-8 pairs of trailing arms without ant problems.The process is 
MUCH faster than the slash and burn method.




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