Camber plate stuck to insert...Help Pls

[timgt3]

I am having trouble removing the camber plate from the strut insert. The other side I heated up the bush and melted it off leaving the metal sleeve. I ended up grinding it off.

I don't want the insert but don't want to go throughout the same process as above.

i have left it overnight with WD40, like I did with the other side. It made no difference on the last one. Using a BF Hammer didn't budge the insert either.

[edmayo]

Maybe a hydraulic press,,,,,,set the camber plate on the press rails and push against the the shock insert.

[gled49]

If you aren't going to use the insert, I would support the camber plate like Ed says, and hit it with a hammer. The impact might help break up the rust holding it together.

[timgt3]

Thanks guys. I bought a press. Should have done it ages ago. Unfortunately i pressed the rubber bush out of the camber plate, but the bush and sleeve are still well bonded to the insert. Next?

[classic]

Tim is there not enough room to just cut the threaded portion on the insert now?

I am assuming its the strut, and not the insert you're trying to save?

[timgt3]

So pressed the insert and gripped the rubber, the rubber broke away, so back to square one. I ground off the sleeve. Either way they are off and apart.

Funny thing is, I was on to the 1970S struts next. These are looking pretty nasty. Rattled off the nut, and the camber plates slipped right off on both. I guess you can have a win sometimes as well!