Upper Control Arm Bushings
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Actually the control arm bushings should be on the CA itself but mounted to the front axle and to the frame. So I am a touch confused here. If you want to change the UCO bushings you have to remove the UCA fron the axle and frame use a press to get then out then a press to put new ones in at least on factory ones anyways but in all reality it's cheaper just to replace the UCA is you keep factory. Even better would be to replace with some nice after market adjustables...
I am confused cause I have never seen a UCA bushing that is attached to the axle itself..
I am confused cause I have never seen a UCA bushing that is attached to the axle itself..
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You can use a large puller (two arm type) and a disc of heavy plate (1/4" or thicker) and the puller becomes a press. I have only done this with the axle on a bench. Can't say how this will work in the vehicle. HTH
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Well I do have to get another D30 and a 97+ 8.25 then I can begin rebuilding axles with 4.10's and LSD or lockers and better axle shafts...then maybe sometime next year I can install them and then install new UCA's....It's amazing how far back the axle sits with the new lift
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Bet you thought you would never need that stupid geometry you learned in high school. Well add a couple years of College geometry and you end up with a much better understanding of the concepts at work in your lifted Jeeps.
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Then get a really thick washer or some thick disc shaped item that will spread the force over the surface of the side of the bushing. Place the jaws of your puller over the lip of the metal casting/welded plate on the D30. Push the bushing out with the puller. Or if you like the terms better pull the metal part of the bushing's surroundings over the top of the bushing.