Tig

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How many of you guys have installed new alignment bushings?

Just looking for some tips or tricks to make it a smoother install.

How did you get the factory bushings out?

I have new arms and the bushings waiting.

Thanks

Feed

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I used a bench vise and made my own rings to press them in/out. I think they come with install tools now, they aren't too bad.

ILuvJDM

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I redid all the bushings and balljoints in my uppers and lowers, but for the alignment bushings, I had to cut the OEM metal bushing sleeve before being able to press it out. I just didn't have a piece in my balljoint tool kit that fit it. I used belltech camber correction bushings and they came with three pieces that are used to press out OEM and press in their new ones. I would post pictures but photobucket blows

Tig

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the info

Feed,
mine unfortunately did not come with an install tool. I'll double check though

ILuvJDM,
I'm doing the same thing. I'll look around to see if I can find anything that will fit.
I agree, Photobucket sucks. I removed the majority of my pictures and put them on my laptop. You should do the same. If you hit "go advanced" to post there is a paper clip at the top of the clip, next to the smiley face. That allows you to attach pics through your computer.

Tig

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the info

Feed,
mine unfortunately did not come with an install tool. I'll double check though

ILuvJDM,
I'm doing the same thing. I'll look around to see if I can find anything that will fit.
I agree, Photobucket sucks. I removed the majority of my pictures and put them on my laptop. You should do the same. If you hit "go advanced" to post there is a paper clip at the top of the clip, next to the smiley face. That allows you to attach pics through your computer.

ezdaar

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Send them back, and get control arms with bushings pre installed.

If you mist do it yourself, simple exhaust pipe of correct od and cut to length works fine as a bushing press

Tig

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ez,

What control arms come with alignment bushings installed?

Feed

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You can have mine for the cost of shipping if you want them.

You can get Moog problem solver control arms with offset bushings.

Tig

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I didn't see them for a GMT900 platform. Only classic.

That's why I bought all new upper (and lowers) and the alignment bushings.

Feed

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Yeah i looked too before doing my '15. 07+ control arms are all the same. I couldn't find them either. I wasn't sure what year vehicle you were working on.