Method for pressing radius arm bushings?
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Method for pressing radius arm bushings?
So... the front two (the plastic shell ones) are a bit oversized compared to the bore. Some older posts recommend chamfering an end of the bushing and then apply a bit of grease. Is this still the generally accepted best practice?
The machine shop here charges $35/bushing and I have the entire truck to do. I'm going to just go to HF and get one of their presses tomorrow. 12-ton vs 20-ton... I'm assuming go with the 20?
The machine shop here charges $35/bushing and I have the entire truck to do. I'm going to just go to HF and get one of their presses tomorrow. 12-ton vs 20-ton... I'm assuming go with the 20?
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If 12 is good, 20 is better! It's just a larger bottle jack in the frame. The key is to get the bushing straight as you press it in. It will naturally straighten up as it moves but the start is critical. A chamfer sounds like a good idea to start it, but just be careful it doesn't lean.
Last edited by ahab; 04-18-2024 at 01:11 PM.
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