What kind of tool can I use to press the a-arm bushings in with?
I used a heavy duty bench vise with a thick (1") flat piece of round metal bigger than the bushing (the bushing will expand under pressure) and a steel retainer that cupped around the arm bushing boss. Use grease on both the bushing and arm bore. I had assistance when I did mine, made it an easy evolution. Took about 5 minutes. Good luck to you. Also, make sure that the old rubber bushing metal ring has been removed for the large vertical bushing. I didn't remove mine the first time and I almost damaged the new poly bushing.
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NCR-SCCA
i vise will work or is you have a press i have a 12 tonne press but not everyone has one of those
Big bushing is easy to get out and harder to get in
small bushing is harder to get out and easy to get in its weirdbut thats the way she goes some times
make sure you use the lube that comes with them or you "could " get squeaks from the bushing
JBO since July 30, 2001
the smaller ones are so easy to put in a baby could do it. you do not need a vise nor a press to do these.
the only one that really requires pressure for install is the larger one, and that is only because you have to physically fold in the outside edge of it into the bore. and you can damage this lip if you do not take you're time and use ample amount of lubricant.
I must confess... I feel like a monster!
^^^ wow james, we did that EXACT same thing on a set of paul's last night. first time i ever attempted installing them. we actually took them OUT of my aluminum arms and put them in his.
one side went in perfect, while the other did the same thing yours did
I must confess... I feel like a monster!
Yeah, I had to use the wrench to keep the bushing in line as much as possible to get it in.
With a little finesse, it went in with no problem.
And you know me, I use whatever means it takes to do things.
Misnblu.com
Newbie member since 1999
Thank you Dave and JBO! 
Great Photos Misnblu
Prothane polyurethane is definately the way to go!
Milt Burns, milt@neverenoughauto.com 877-609-6727
Use a LOT of lube, and brake any Sharpe edges, and you should be fine.
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What about petroleum jelly?
I am in the process of doing these this weekend.
I got one big bushing in with hand tools. but I am taking my a-arms to my grandpa's shop this weekend. hes got more stuff than I do to get the job done.
