I've been slacking for about a month now. It is such an easy job, just couldn't bring myself around to do it. Well....its done.

I pressed out the original bushings using an 22mm adapter, which took about 10 minutes total. It took longer just to set up the press. The bores are really rough, so I cleaned them up. Lubed, then pressed in the new bushings and installed them. I opened up each bracket, since it was too tight to fit. Once opened slightly, it just need a little persuasion from my mallet. Fitted bolts and nuts, then torqued down....done.

 

Very nice, how does it feel on the road now?

 

Nice.

 

Steering input feels a bit more direct, a little less slop. But, that was just taking my daughter 2 miles to get something to eat.

Plan on driving more today...hopefully get to the OHV park later today.

 

Also, I just got an adjustable panhard in the mail. I'm going to replace it tomorrow, when removing...word on the street is the whole truck shifts out of alignment...any tips?

You love your Polybushings, lol.

 

The axle will shift a little when you pull the old rod. Put the old and the new next to eachother and lengthen the new one a bit. Attach the axle side. The line up the frame side. If you have a helper, have them turn the wheel slightly. It will make aligning the frame end easier.

 

Yes, I do....and silicone....

 

Hey Wheelgarage....any way to get those panhard bushings out for us guys without access to a press? Would a vice with the appropriate size socket and a hammer work?

Thanks!

 

I wouldn't see why not. The outer ring of the rod is pretty thick and could take a beating. But, it will take some time. But, to save some fingers, it should be pressed out.

The inner ring is 22mm, which will push the ring of the stock bushing perfectly. I forgot was the outer was, but you can find a large enough socket for it.

If you have a 4x4 ball joint press tool, it probably should work also.

 

Putting them in the freezer the night before and using some Vaseline should help.