Changing Silent Block Bushes

[b40rt]

Are there any topics about the easiest way to change Silent Block bushes, or any advice.

Where's the best place to get them as well.

Thanks in advance

Ross

Edited June 5, 2010 by B40RT

[moleman]

Horrible things,

i heat a nail or old screwdiver that will fit the rubber part until red hot then poke into the rubber, reheat and repeat until the rubber is all gone (that was the easy bit) then with junior hacksaw blade cut through the outer casing carefully on opposite sides , then small chisel the casing into the centre.

[b40rt]

Thanks moleman, getting the old ones out is easier than getting the new ones in.

Any suggestions ?

Are C&D Autos best for replacement bushes ?

Ross

[moleman]

you will need to press them in with a large vice, you will need to find a socket that is the same size as the outer dia as the bush, or some tubing but it needs to be decent wall thickness, then stick it all in the vice and squeeze..

1 try and clean up the old chisel marks in the bore

2 make sure it is all square before applying force

3 try and get old stock silentblock bushes if you can, as the rubber in anything thats supplied in the last few years seems to be biodegradable

it`s easier to put them back than take them out

[b40rt]

Hi Moleman

I have done it before but it was such a bogger that I was hoping for a easier way.

Think I'll try sticking them in the freezer and heating the swinging arm.

Thanks for your reply

Ross