Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jgrisafi · 08-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Does anyone know the best way to remove the bushings from the trailing arms? I have new poly bushings that I want to replace the old ones with.

**N2TRUX** · 08-29-2009, 10:32 AM

They need to be pressed out. You can use a torch to burn them out, but it is a nasty process.

dznucks · 08-31-2009, 09:00 AM

is there a way to press them out while the arms are still under the truck?

fixit-p · 08-31-2009, 02:56 PM

I did mine with a propane torch, I concentrated the heat on the inner sleeve instead of just trying to melt out the rubber, that way once the inner sleeve slid out with a screwdriver the rubber pushed right out.

Tx Firefighter · 08-31-2009, 04:33 PM

You need to figure out if your new bushings reuse the old outer shells or not. Some do, some don't.

If so, just set the rubber on fire and it will burn out. Clean the shell with a wire brush and you're ready to install the new bushings.

If not, you definitely need a press or a real strong air hammer.

AusTx68 · 08-31-2009, 06:15 PM

My poly bushings required the outer shell which made it easier on me to replace. All I did was drill holes into the rubber between the shell and inner bolt sleeve. Didn't take long. I made like 8 or 9 holes then stuck a big screw driver in the bolt sleeve and pryed it out. I then used a wire brush to clean out the shell.

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2009, 06:19 PM

Good idea. Much less of a mess than burning them out.

Wild83C10 · 08-31-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusTx68

My poly bushings required the outer shell which made it easier on me to replace. All I did was drill holes into the rubber between the shell and inner bolt sleeve. Didn't take long. I made like 8 or 9 holes then stuck a big screw driver in the bolt sleeve and pryed it out. I then used a wire brush to clean out the shell.

I've taken out bushings this way as well.

dznucks · 09-01-2009, 07:00 AM

Drilling it is.....i am replacing mine this weekend.

C10NEWGUY · 01-02-2012, 07:02 PM

any idea what size wrench you needed for bolts? I have a 1 1/16 is biggest and it wasnt big enough! time to buy a new tool

72gmcshorty · 01-02-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusTx68

My poly bushings required the outer shell which made it easier on me to replace. All I did was drill holes into the rubber between the shell and inner bolt sleeve. Didn't take long. I made like 8 or 9 holes then stuck a big screw driver in the bolt sleeve and pryed it out. I then used a wire brush to clean out the shell.

This is how i also did mine

Rawkus · 01-02-2012, 07:45 PM

mine were 1 1/8" if I remember right.

aggie91 · 01-03-2012, 06:41 PM

1 1/8" wrench is correct. I just took mine off the other day...

oldblue1968chevy · 01-05-2012, 12:55 AM

Yeah I think aggie is right.

I pressed mine out with the 20 ton press. Easy squeezy lol

08-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
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08-29-2009, 10:32 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! They need to be pressed out. You can use a torch to burn them out, but it is a nasty process. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! is there a way to press them out while the arms are still under the truck?

08-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! You need to figure out if your new bushings reuse the old outer shells or not. Some do, some don't. If so, just set the rubber on fire and it will burn out. Clean the shell with a wire brush and you're ready to install the new bushings. If not, you definitely need a press or a real strong air hammer. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-31-2009, 06:15 PM	#6
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! My poly bushings required the outer shell which made it easier on me to replace. All I did was drill holes into the rubber between the shell and inner bolt sleeve. Didn't take long. I made like 8 or 9 holes then stuck a big screw driver in the bolt sleeve and pryed it out. I then used a wire brush to clean out the shell. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 08-31-2009 at 06:15 PM.

08-31-2009, 06:19 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! Good idea. Much less of a mess than burning them out. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-01-2009, 07:00 AM	#9
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! Drilling it is.....i am replacing mine this weekend.

01-02-2012, 07:02 PM	#10
C10NEWGUY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 60	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! any idea what size wrench you needed for bolts? I have a 1 1/16 is biggest and it wasnt big enough! time to buy a new tool __________________ 1977 Chevy C10 RWD long bed

01-02-2012, 07:45 PM	#12
Rawkus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Erie Posts: 4	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! mine were 1 1/8" if I remember right.

01-03-2012, 06:41 PM	#13
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01-05-2012, 12:55 AM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Trailing Arm Bushings!!!! Yeah I think aggie is right. I pressed mine out with the 20 ton press. Easy squeezy lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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