BenDem Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I recently made and sucessfully used a DIY subframe bushing puller on my e30.It's based on this thread I found on Bimmmerforums:http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1389953-A-better-subframe-bushing-puller I hope I don't need it again. If others want to use it, they are welcome to borrow it. Here's how I'd like it to work: I've loaned out the modified pitman puller and a pipe-cap (used for pressing in new bushings). You'll need to supply your own 2 jaw gear puller to complete the package. Once you are done with it, you can either hang on to it until someone else needs it, or return it to me. All I ask, is as it makes the rounds if you have the kit, just post it here when you have it, when you are done with it, and who you loaned it to. That way, I can track it down if I should need it in the future, and whoever else might need it can find it. If you want to use it, just post a request to this thread. If I've got it, and need to send it to you, figure on 8 bucks for shipping to anywhere in the state. Paypal for shipping is preffered.If you are getting it from someone else who is holding it, it's up to both parties to work out shipping. ( I think the way it's worked so far is the person who has it is paying to ship it to the next person...) Keep in mind that whoever has it is responsible for returning it to me if I need it. Boris3 just shipped the puller to CYoung, so the ball is in his court.Good luck! mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 BenDem is this tool (pitman puller and cap) still floating around somewhere? I want to swap some bushings on another car. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDem Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I think CYoung still has it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I do! I can send it back to you Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks! No rush. Probably won't be able to get time to work on this for a least a few more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Success with the tool this time around. Ben should I send this back to you or hold onto it? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDem Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Glad it worked! I'm fine with you holding onto it, if you don't mind sending it on to the next requester. Otherwise, feel free to send it back to me, and I'll put it on the shelf.Your call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Just wanted to bump this thread in case anyone might need this DIY tool for e30 subframe stock bushing removal/install. It's a modified Pitman puller and pipe cap (new cap included since the old one was getting a bit trashed). You provide your own 2-jaw puller. See the first post in the thread for details. Not as fun as burning out bushings but it can help especially if you don't want to drop your subframe. I found this in my basement recently and am happy to send it on to whoever needs. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 shit you reminded me i borrowed @HipMF 's e30 subframe tools like 2 years ago and need to mail them back P_Roloff, HipMF and Boris3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Boris3 said: Just wanted to bump this thread in case anyone might need this DIY tool for e30 subframe stock bushing removal/install. It's a modified Pitman puller and pipe cap (new cap included since the old one was getting a bit trashed). You provide your own 2-jaw puller. See the first post in the thread for details. Not as fun as burning out bushings but it can help especially if you don't want to drop your subframe. I found this in my basement recently and am happy to send it on to whoever needs. Rich I’m thinking I’ll probably use it this winter/spring on mine, so I’ll keep this in mind. Was just debating whether to buy the oem tool, this solves that! Boris3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 23 hours ago, straight6pwr said: shit you reminded me i borrowed @HipMF 's e30 subframe tools like 2 years ago and need to mail them back Sounds like you need to ship it to Pete instead of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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