Pit1981

As the title says. I need to replace all the bushings on my suspension Rust is a big problem and I don't want to break anything. Any tips on making this job easier. Also. Any bushings that are harder to replace than others?

bobvalli

Well the best set up would be a torch wrench like oxy/acetylene to heat things up, an HD impact gun, an impact hammer, and a 24" or longer breaker bar. Unfortunately breaking bolts is a reality, you just have to deal with it. Heating things up good helps a lot with rust. Most people do their thing with MAP gas, a breaker bar and good socket set (not to mention good ol' down home ingenuity).

Degree of difficulty depends on whether you use rubber or poly bushings. Control arms are 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. If you use poly you have to press the rubber out of the sleeve. If you use rubber, you have to get the sleeve out of the arm.

The UCA bolt on the driver side would be better attacked if you drop the front DS. The same UCA bushing on the axle is in a thick mount and needs some work to get it out and then back in.

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Skunkape

PB Blast for a few days before you start.It will help.Breaker bar is gonna be a must if your in the rust belt,,,,,tighten and untighten stubborn bolts a few times before you finally go for it

bobvalli

Also excellent advice

Rock Toy

^x2 Tighten, loosen, and squirt PB on stubborn nuts and bolts, plan on using the PB for more than just a couple of days, if you have any serious rust.