Rebuilding the front suspension on my 98 2 door Tahoe 4x4, I have removed lower control arm bushing and having trouble getting new bushing to stay pressed in. I can press them in and when I move control arms around in garage the bushing come out.
Lower control arm bushing problems
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Vikingdude
I'm Awesome
I can't remember if it's the fronts or rears, but one of them is staked in three places from the factory. New bushing shells should still be a press fit, but try using a cold chisel to add a lip that retains them.
This is one of several reasons I prefer Polyurethane control arm bushings. NO pressing of the outer shell, therefore no problem with them staying in place; or damaging the arm with improper tooling.
Be sure that you have the suspension at normal ride-height before tightening the bolts that hold the arm to the chassis. (Not required with Poly bushings, essential with OEM rubber bushings.)
Be sure that you have the suspension at normal ride-height before tightening the bolts that hold the arm to the chassis. (Not required with Poly bushings, essential with OEM rubber bushings.)
Kens1990K2500
One Piece At A Time
Do poly control arm bushings result in a harsher ride than rubber bushings? Roads are horrible condition where I live.
Kinda depends. The new Poly material is firmer than new stock rubber.
How it rides compared to old, age-hardened rubber that's partially or totally torn away from the shell and sleeve of the bushing, is harder to predict.
When I put Poly on my '88 control arms, I couldn't tell a difference in ride. Firmed-up the handling nicely, though. Keep in mind that I put a front sway bar on at the same time.
How it rides compared to old, age-hardened rubber that's partially or totally torn away from the shell and sleeve of the bushing, is harder to predict.
When I put Poly on my '88 control arms, I couldn't tell a difference in ride. Firmed-up the handling nicely, though. Keep in mind that I put a front sway bar on at the same time.
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