how to separate the control arms from the cross member?

[preS]

Looking for advice how to separate the control arms from the cross member on a SWB.

Thanks in advance

Richard

[merbesfield]

You can use a press and they will come right out. At least mine did.

[304065]

Use that MAPP torch in the background to heat up the crossmember next to the bushings, they will liquefy and burn with black smoke, then put a bar in the arm and work it back and forth until they come out.

See my threads here on changing the bushings-- you will need an air chisel to get the old ones off and a big press to put the new ones on. Not for the faint of heart (which you are not!)

[smedley]

As per previous discussions on "dropping front suspension".......this would be easier if still on the car! Too late.....wedge the slot in the cross member with screw driver or chisel to loosen a bit, and drive out with a pipe to diameter or better yet, a bearing arbor.......AND a big Mexican torque wrench (hammer). Yes, torching the rubber works. But a mess.

[preS]

You can use a press and they will come right out. At least mine did.

+1

Any advice on how to get the bushing off? One possibility is to drill the rubber, get the outer metal sleeve of and carefully grind the inner metal sleeve. Are their other ways that work well?

Richard