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10-06-2012, 04:30 PM
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So I bought the specialty tool to do my upper control arm axle end bushings and I'm happy to report it wasn't a waste of money. I got my new upper control arms and axle side bushings installed in just over 2 hours from start to finish. I did have a lift, but I didn't have to remove my shock or coil sping to get to the bushings. The long bolt went right through the coils giving me plenty of room.
The tool was worth every penny especially after hearing of all sorts of horror stories of people cutting them out or burning the rubber part out and then cutting the sleeve to get it out. Sorry for the crappy pictures, I used my cell phone in a hurry.
Removing bushing.
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Putting in new bushing.
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The tool was worth every penny especially after hearing of all sorts of horror stories of people cutting them out or burning the rubber part out and then cutting the sleeve to get it out. Sorry for the crappy pictures, I used my cell phone in a hurry.
Removing bushing.
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Putting in new bushing.
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That is awesome....did you use WJ bushings?
10-06-2012, 06:18 PM
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10-06-2012, 07:00 PM
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10-06-2012, 07:27 PM
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It is. They are a slight upgrade because of the inner sleeve. XJ OEM are knurled, which can wallow out. The WJ OEM are not knurled, so fit snugger and last longer. Direct swap.
10-06-2012, 07:28 PM
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10-06-2012, 07:31 PM
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10-06-2012, 07:43 PM
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10-06-2012, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy21669
Comes with it, pre-oiled. The fat section in the middle comes apart in two pieces, filter is inside it. I will show you tomorrow....1PM.
OOOOHHH! And it came with 2 stickers!!