M318 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 How to replace control arm bushings in an e36... Tools you need: 1. Vice 2. saws-all 3. chisel 4. hammer 5. Beer (optional) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 M318 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Cut the middle rubber out. Cut slit into metal race. Chisel out then you are golden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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0 M318 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 There you have it! My first DIY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Also doing this today, what did you use for replacements? I use m3 oem ones, more rubber for less flex and longer life. Air chisel works good to get them out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 B C Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 offset bushings = more caster = more dynamic camber = more fun I made a tool out of steel plate and threaded rod to install the LCA into the CABs. how areyou guys doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 M318 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 i just used OEM. It's amazing how many tools you can buy and still realize you have NO TOOLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I have the centered hole m3 ones, I took them to my neighbor's auto shop, he knocked the old ones out with the air chisel and put the new ones in with a bottle jack type of press. My wife makes them a batch of cookies and we are even lol. I cut the rubber out with a box cutter. BsE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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How to replace control arm bushings in an e36...
Tools you need:
1. Vice
2. saws-all
3. chisel
4. hammer
5. Beer (optional)
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