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Control arm bushing tool

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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Control arm bushing tool

Has anyone used this tool to put the bushings on the lower control arms

 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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Yes but if you have a room a dead blow hammer and some lube is easier and faster
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Save your money you don't need it. You can use a pry bar to get the stock ones off. But if your installing powerflex bushings they will slide right on without any tools.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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Working as a tech for a mini dealer and replacing these on a weekly basis. I can agree with Way. The race bushings that I put on my own car was the best thing I have done. Easy to put on and easy to remove later for re-greasing when needed
 
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Old May 3, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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How often do they need to be greased? Does it require dissassembly and do you need to do an alignment after every time you grease?
 
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