Forged lower control arm bushings

[Supercharged111]

Well that's interesting.

 

[MIHELA]

I used a press on mine. I was able to do it without freezing the bushings or heating the arm though that would probably make it easier.

 

[White96k2500]

I used a press on mine. I was able to do it without freezing the bushings or heating the arm though that would probably make it easier.

Yeah i cant get mine in, probably gonna have to get someone To press them in

 

[White96k2500]

By any chance do any of yall know the inner tie rod torque specs for a 96 silverado k2500?

 

[Supercharged111]

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I just did mine and used two large sockets and a threaded rod to push the bushing in. Make sure to clean up the bores on the lower A arm and remove any burs or high spots.
Also, take a small piece of angle iron and put to between the gaps in the bushing holes on the lower arm. Or when you go to press or push the bushing in you will bend the ears on the A arm. I put a yellow line on the location of the support you should add before you press the bushing in place.

You must be registered for see images attach

This. All thread, washers, sockets.

 

[Tom Nassar]

You must be registered for see images attach

Before I got my shop press, I did mine (1998 K2500 Cheyenne 7.4L) with a heavy bottle jack and a strong door jam. I laid the jack on its side and used the door frame combination as a hydraulic press. It slid right in. I shimmed it just like you would on a vertical press.

 

[Supercharged111]

I've jacked against the frame of my truck for shorter things similarly.

 

[White96k2500]

You must be registered for see images attach

Thats what i was thinking at first but figured i should do it right, I don’t wanna fall apart going down the road

 

[White96k2500]

You must be registered for see images attach

Before I got my shop press, I did mine (1998 K2500 Cheyenne 7.4L) with a heavy bottle jack and a strong door jam. I laid the jack on its side and used the door frame combination as a hydraulic press. It slid right in. I shimmed it just like you would on a vertical press.

I have been thinking about what could i use to put it up against and use a jack to push it in and this is a great idea i may have to give it a try, thank you for the idea