best method to remove bushing from can?

[SkyHighColorado]

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What is the best method to remove the rubber from inside the old can? I'm thinking of using a press to push the center bolt slide thing out, then hack saw the rubber. Or I could blow torch it....how have you guys done this?

 

[95C1500]

torch is what we used on my dad's car.

 

[SkyHighColorado]

Did it all melt and make a mess?

 

[95C1500]

I honestly don't remember. It was about 5 years ago and I was just along for the ride.

 

[slippy3002]

Use a torch. Yes it makes a small mess but most burns away. Use the cutting tip.

Sent from Rob's MeMo Tab!

 

[great white]

I used to burn 'em out.

Do it outside. Far away from anything. Or anybody.

They make a heckuva lotta smoke and a heckuva lotta mess.

Have an extinguisher or hose handy...

 

[dirtridinz71]

A balljoint press tightened up then ad some heat to the outside of the sleve and it should slide right out. Far less mess then just torching.

 

[TylerZ281500]

set it on fire and or use a press and alot of wd40

 

[sewlow]

Pull the sleeve first. IIRC you'll have to re-use it in the new bushing.

 

[SkyHighColorado]

The kit came with sleeves. These are certainly not easy to figure out. How do you go about the upper a arm cans? They don't look like they come apart?
There is a pic of the upper a arm bushings in this link.http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts...it+1990+1996&gclid=CL6D5Z39ybsCFcVFMgodmyAAew

How do they come apart? Are they 3 piece? Or 2 piece? i can't figure out how the energy suspension bushing fits in it! These bushings are really frustrating and come with useless instructions!