upper & lower control arm bushing

[crossfire84]

hello, i need to replace the upper and lower bushings on my 84 c10. has stock rubber now. was thinking poly graphite. do i need to have the old ones pressed out and the new ones pressed in by a shop? or can you do this at home? any help would be great thanks.

[red02chevy]

The best way is to air hammer the old bushings out so you don't damage the shafts. Then you can drum sand the control arm where you're going to press the new bushing into just to clean up the metal and stuff that has built up over the 25+ years the truck has been on the road. Then find a round object that fits the metal lip on the new bushing and hammer them in. If you need to drum sand a little of the control arm for the bushing that is okay but it should be a pretty tight fit, don't remove too much material. Good luck with your project

[crossfire84]

Originally Posted by red02chevy

The best way is to air hammer the old bushings out so you don't damage the shafts. Then you can drum sand the control arm where you're going to press the new bushing into just to clean up the metal and stuff that has built up over the 25+ years the truck has been on the road. Then find a round object that fits the metal lip on the new bushing and hammer them in. If you need to drum sand a little of the control arm for the bushing that is okay but it should be a pretty tight fit, don't remove too much material. Good luck with your project

Thank you for the help, will give it a try, nothing to lose.

[SCOTI]

Check your new bushings & see what the instructions suggest (or ensure metal sleeves are included). I know for the rear truck-arms, the metal sleeve is left in place & re-used for the poly bushing.

[N2TRUX]

If you decide to try this at home, freeze the bushings before you install them. The cold shrinks them enough to help with the install. Personally I would pay to have them pressed in.

[crossfire84]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you decide to try this at home, freeze the bushings before you install them. The cold shrinks them enough to help with the install. Personally I would pay to have them pressed in.

good idea, too hot to do this much work, having local garage press new bushings in.

[N2TRUX]

There have been all kinds of jobs that I have done just to say that I did it. This is one that I quickly learned its well worth the few bucks spent to have a experienced mechanic use a press to properly push them in. One slip with a garage floor install and your on the phone ordering a new sleeve.