Panhard Polybush done....finally.....
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Panhard Polybush done....finally.....
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.
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.
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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.
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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.