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Old 06-09-2001, 09:23 PM
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Replacing rear axle control arm bushings without removing entire housing if possible. Does someone make a tool to press out/in bushings located on top of housing ? I sure the heck hope so but never changed them on this type of axle......I really don't want to pull the whole thing out.Getting to old for that stuff !

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Old 06-11-2001, 09:53 PM
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Jeez,must have stumped all you hot shot restorers !!!! Just kidding gang.Actually I found the tool...its a BFH made by Craftsman...
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BFH...LOL! I thought only WE used those! Nice to see we aren't alone... .

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Old 06-12-2001, 01:19 AM
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I was wondering who was gonna jump on that !
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Old 06-12-2001, 01:57 AM
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Default Re: Rear Control Arm bushings

Get off your A@@ and just do it. Would you like some Cheese with your Whine ?
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Old 06-12-2001, 02:59 AM
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At least I'm doing it. .Not like you wussy guys on the west coast!

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Air chisel. Less strain on yourself.
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Old 06-12-2001, 02:11 PM
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You had to Edit your message twice in order to get that one statement out ? Mickey, don't be telling him about the air chisel. I want him under that Tuna Boat with a BFH and a Chisel.
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Old 06-12-2001, 07:23 PM
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Wussy guys? Out here, we use our teeth and spit 'em out

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Denis,Charley doesn't have any teeth..he is a bit up in years if you know what I mean...Thanks Mick.....thought there was a magic bullet to do this an easy way ..is there ever any easy way ??? Oh well,at least we got Charley to use a little energy..old fart that he is.Count the edits now Chas.

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