Redoing bushings

My5ABaby · 05-15-2008, 11:03 AM

Ok, I'm going to buy a complete bushing kit. I've read I need at least a press to do this. Couple questions.

1. If I get a press, what other tools would I need?
2. What kind of press?

Max777 · 05-18-2008, 02:50 PM

I heard that you will need to burn some bushings out, so a simple propane torch probably.

Umm, as for the press, I would go to some place like Harbor Freight and ask the people there.

banzaitoyota · 05-18-2008, 09:11 PM

For a deposit, I could rent you my mazda OEM busing press kit, You still need access to a large press to use it♠\

banzaitoyota · 05-18-2008, 09:15 PM

double post

Eatmyclutch · 05-19-2008, 12:31 AM

You're welcome: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=108_113_57

My5ABaby · 05-19-2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eatmyclutch

You're welcome: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=108_113_57

How does that help me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by banzaitoyota

For a deposit, I could rent you my mazda OEM busing press kit, You still need access to a large press to use it♠\

I appreciate the offer. Hopefully I won't have to because I hate borrowing other people's tools.

My5ABaby · 05-26-2008, 12:59 PM

Any more info?

This will probably be happening soon so I'd like to be prepared since the nearest place I could probably get specialty tools (not sold at Wal-Mart, Autozone/Advance/Napa) is about an hour away from the car.

classicauto · 05-27-2008, 10:39 AM

You don't *need* a press to do them, but it certainly makes life easier. You can get away with a giant c-style clamp like a ball joint tool - or, just a monster C-clamp.

For the front control arm bushings a sawzall is handy for the rear ones. Cut down along the bushing into the steel sleeve, once its cut you can pry the sleeve off and the bushing will come with it. Most of the others are just a matter of beating the sh** out of. The front bushing on the front control arm cna have the tabs cut off it and be pressed out or beat out with an impact hammer (actually, thers a nother tool that will come in handy! lol)

I would highly recommend you avoid burning any bushings out. Its a poisionous, dirty and HACKEd up method that yeilds poor results and wastes time more then anything else. If anything, its a last resort to aid in the pressing/beating out process.

Also, a drill and an assortment of bits helps. Sometimes you need to drill the circumference of the bushing to get it to slip out of the part.

My5ABaby · 05-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Sawzall - need to buy
C-clamp or press - need to buy
Impact hammer - need to buy
Drill - HAVE!

What size press would you recommend?

DriftingFC · 05-27-2008, 10:50 AM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335

This and an air gun. Sawsall, and some elbow grease.

My5ABaby · 05-27-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftingFC

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335

This and an air gun. Sawsall, and some elbow grease.

Air gun...

Lord, I need a lot of tools.

DriftingFC · 05-27-2008, 10:58 AM

150-160 bux, you can get a decent compressor, airgun with line and that tool @ harbo Frieght. I am a tech and work on ALOT of shit at home so I got alot of that already. Im getting ready to do my bushings too and thats my tool list

My5ABaby · 05-27-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftingFC

150-160 bux, you can get a decent compressor, airgun with line and that tool @ harbo Frieght. I am a tech and work on ALOT of shit at home so I got alot of that already. Im getting ready to do my bushings too and thats my tool list

Is the air gun really necessary? My only place to work on my car is my parents carport (about an hour away) so it's not the best situation.

DriftingFC · 05-27-2008, 11:12 AM

YES. Unless you dont mind TRYING to turn a wrench or ratchet on the press. I mean TRYING because your are will get tired sore and take a day or 2 longer then running an air gun.

classicauto · 05-27-2008, 11:12 AM

Yup thats the exact one. Mine's an OTC - but its the same shit. That little baby will coax a few bushings out!

05-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#1
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Redoing bushings Ok, I'm going to buy a complete bushing kit. I've read I need at least a press to do this. Couple questions. 1. If I get a press, what other tools would I need? 2. What kind of press? __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 05-15-2008 at 11:10 AM.

05-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#2
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	I heard that you will need to burn some bushings out, so a simple propane torch probably. Umm, as for the press, I would go to some place like Harbor Freight and ask the people there. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

05-18-2008, 09:11 PM	#3
banzaitoyota Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 18	For a deposit, I could rent you my mazda OEM busing press kit, You still need access to a large press to use it♠\ __________________ My deuce

05-18-2008, 09:15 PM	#4
banzaitoyota Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 18	double post __________________ My deuce

05-19-2008, 12:31 AM	#5
Eatmyclutch business as usual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Emerald City Posts: 154 Rep Power: 0	You're welcome: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=108_113_57 __________________ Bitch

05-26-2008, 12:59 PM	#7
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Any more info? This will probably be happening soon so I'd like to be prepared since the nearest place I could probably get specialty tools (not sold at Wal-Mart, Autozone/Advance/Napa) is about an hour away from the car. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

05-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#8
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	You don't need a press to do them, but it certainly makes life easier. You can get away with a giant c-style clamp like a ball joint tool - or, just a monster C-clamp. For the front control arm bushings a sawzall is handy for the rear ones. Cut down along the bushing into the steel sleeve, once its cut you can pry the sleeve off and the bushing will come with it. Most of the others are just a matter of beating the sh** out of. The front bushing on the front control arm cna have the tabs cut off it and be pressed out or beat out with an impact hammer (actually, thers a nother tool that will come in handy! lol) I would highly recommend you avoid burning any bushings out. Its a poisionous, dirty and HACKEd up method that yeilds poor results and wastes time more then anything else. If anything, its a last resort to aid in the pressing/beating out process. Also, a drill and an assortment of bits helps. Sometimes you need to drill the circumference of the bushing to get it to slip out of the part.

05-27-2008, 10:43 AM	#9
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Sawzall - need to buy C-clamp or press - need to buy Impact hammer - need to buy Drill - HAVE! What size press would you recommend? __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

05-27-2008, 10:50 AM	#10
DriftingFC Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 81 Rep Power: 18	http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335 This and an air gun. Sawsall, and some elbow grease.

05-27-2008, 10:58 AM	#12
DriftingFC Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 81 Rep Power: 18	150-160 bux, you can get a decent compressor, airgun with line and that tool @ harbo Frieght. I am a tech and work on ALOT of shit at home so I got alot of that already. Im getting ready to do my bushings too and thats my tool list

05-27-2008, 11:12 AM	#14
DriftingFC Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 81 Rep Power: 18	YES. Unless you dont mind TRYING to turn a wrench or ratchet on the press. I mean TRYING because your are will get tired sore and take a day or 2 longer then running an air gun.