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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Does anyone have any tips on the best way to replace the bushings on the trac bar?
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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When I replaced the bushings in my rear track bar I used a dremmel with a drill bit and drilled a bunch of holes in the rubber until I was able to remove the center. Then I cut through the shell in two places and pulled it out. You could have a shop press them out, it would be way easier.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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I can't get the damn shells out
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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torch them out just really smokey
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
torch them out just really smokey
Got them out but the Kevin's off road kit doesn't fit, seems way too big... And when I got the two parts in the metal sleeve for the bolt isn't snug

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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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this a factory bar...
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
this a factory bar...
Yea
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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dont think that fits stock bars just certain aftermarket one...
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
dont think that fits stock bars just certain aftermarket one...
Well I got mine to fit!!!
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by larryftmfw
Got them out but the Kevin's off road kit doesn't fit, seems way too big... And when I got the two parts in the metal sleeve for the bolt isn't snug
they dont fit here

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Well I got mine to fit!!!
but they do here ...
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
they dont fit here

but they do here ...
I beat the living **** out of them till they did
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Ok so here's the problem. The bushings actually fit nicely, but the sleeve for the bolt has play in it. How would I fix this issue?
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by larryftmfw
Ok so here's the problem. The bushings actually fit nicely, but the sleeve for the bolt has play in it. How would I fix this issue?
Try getting a washer or two in between the bushings!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Redbarnrick

Try getting a washer or two in between the bushings!
The bushing are fitting fine. The sleeve seems like its too small for the bushing, I need one that fits snug.
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