2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Control arm bushings...how do you

[AMink]

get them out? I have the Energy Suspension replacements, but I can't get the originals out. I managed to drill/burn/saw the first one out, but I'll run out of day before I get the other 7 out! Any suggestions? TIA

 

[pwknapp]

When I changed mine I just used a torch and carefully burned them out. Used a dowel on a drill with emory cloth to clean up the insides. When using the torch be carefull because some of the rubber fell out others shot up and out.

 

[wcjp]

i had napa press out the old ones and install the new ones. the old ones would'nt die easily.

 

[AMink]

the old ones would'nt die easily

No kidding! For as bad as they looked, they sure were tough. On one of my lower arms, the bushings were different due to a replaced arm. It had the inner metal, rubber, another layer of metal, then the rest of the rubber. I finally had to break out the MAPP torch :-laf . The others drilled out pretty easily. Of course, I did the hardest one first and was thinking, HOLY COW! This is going to take all weekend! :{ Didn't even get a chance to drive it yet.