[83 5.0]

I want to upgrade my rubber units that are wore out on my 83 convertible with the Steeda Offset urethane bushings.

Anyone done these and do you need a press to put them in or can you do it with a vice, hammer your self? Have replaced the springs struts etc., this is the only thing I am unsure of to tackle.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

[tom2000r]

I never done any on a mustang..but I have on chevelles..I burn them out with a torch,put new bushings in freezer over nite then pound them in with a hammer....I think auto motive machine shops will install them too.you can use propane torch,but do it outside....some use air chisel....

[83 5.0]

Thanks, getting them out shouldn't be a problems as I was going to doas you suggested to burn them out, never thought about the freezer trick, will remember that.

I just don't want to distort or damage the bushing, are they pretty tough and can take abit of pounding?

Thanks

[Iownastang]

Please tell me how you are going to burn the metal sleeve out of the front control arm? mine were a pita to get out after i burned the old rubber bushing out.

btw i replaced mine with prothane motion controls poly bushings

you are not going to distort or mess up any polyurethane bushing with a hammer.

[83 5.0]

Originally Posted by Iownastang Please tell me how you are going to burn the metal sleeve out of the front control arm? mine were a pita to get out after i burned the old rubber bushing out. btw i replaced mine with prothane motion controls poly bushings you are not going to distort or mess up any polyurethane bushing with a hammer.

Were you able to just hammer them?

[Iownastang]

I pressed mine in