Axle bushing installation ?

[houston_t]

Is there a tool I can rent to install bushings in the axle ears ? I called and asked Oreilly’s but they said they don’t carry anything.

What’s your preferred method ?

 

[oldsmobile joe]

balljoint/u-joint press may work.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/suspension---steering-rental-tools/9e8ada6cd6e2/rental-tools-evertough-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/ren1/67045

 

[xcookpac]

I am getting ready to work on same project. Let me know what you turn up.

 

[69hurstolds]

$59.99 plus shipping and you get your own Hotchkis removal/install tool.

https://rcagarage.com/shop/fabrication/tools/hotchkis-bushing-removal-installer-tool-32101/

If that doesn't work, try this:

 

[bracketchev1221]

Put the bushings in the freezer overnight and heat the ear up. Then you have a minute or 2 to tap them in as far as they can go. Otherwise a gear puller with a big socket can press them in .

 

[carnutjw]

Bushing Removal & Installation Tool for GM "A" & "G" Body Rear Upper Bushings

Chevelle trailing arm installation and removal tool, A Body

www.ridetech.com

 

[houston_t]

balljoint/u-joint press may work.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/suspension---steering-rental-tools/9e8ada6cd6e2/rental-tools-evertough-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/ren1/67045

This did the trick thanks for the suggestion. I put them in the freezer then lubed them up and they pressed right in

 

[abbey castro]

my home-made tool. will need to make two as the heat generated will soften the plastic.

 

[xylorex]

I think I used a 2-1/4 socket, 1/2" allthread/nuts/washers pressed the bushing into the socket.

The assembly was similar to Abbey's post above