Re: removing large suspension bushings without a press (generic

[Angela Dupin <dupina@crisny.org>]

try cutting it out with a hack saw.....divide and conquer.

Phil
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>  Taking a break from my weekend repairs on my '90 200, and '82 coupe I
> decidided to re bush
> the rear suspension (support arm) bushings on my 84 volvo turbo wagon.
> After many hours in the hot sun looking at the steel jacketed hand grenade
> size
> bushing and seeing that the bracket to which this bushing is well press
> fitted-- Yes it doesn't come off with the support arm so that the machine
> shop can do the press work.I realized that my 30 year collection of every
> tool I could possibly need, was one 
> short. That my Schley super wheel bearing puller would not work
> as the diameter of the puller is way too big. Trying to hammer it out is
> out of the question- from the heft of the bushing and that of the thick
> steel bracket,it would seem to require a 15 to 25 ton press to get the job
> done. Anyhow ,if anyone has any ideas
> before I throw in the $300 towel, tia.  Mike Posner
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