Bushings / Wheel Bearing Removal ... Need Suggestions (56K Maybe)

NYSpeed Automotive
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I purchased a complete energy suspensions polyurethane bushing kit (front/rear) for my car a few months back and am finally to the point of installing it. I have all the pieces off my car that need to have the bushing replaced, but I noticed that basically all of the bushings look “stuck” in the spots where they are located. I have access to a machine shop that has a hydrolic press. Basically I’m just wondering if there is something I should do to the bushing before I take them to the shop. Like heat them up with a torch or something else to help break them free a bit. They seem like they are “stuck” to the housing that they were pushed into. Same thing goes for the front wheel bearings, they seem “stuck” also. Any suggestions on what I should do? Here’s pictures of what I have to deal with …

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings008.jpg
^^^ front with everything removed that has a bushing
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings009.jpg
^^^ rear with everything removed that has a bushing
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings005.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings003.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings002.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings007.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings006.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings001.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/95AccordVtec/Bushings004.jpg

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they make bearing pullers. the press will do much of the same. no need to do anything else imo

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ok, I just wanted to make sure that there wasnt really anything else I should do before I go. thanks

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bushings r pressed bearings r pressed.

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bah…presses are for pussies:lol:, i did my wheel bearing just fine on my neon with no press, and i did intense98rt’s control arm bushing fine as well :lol:

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Bring it by the shop and forget about it.

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^^ pm’ed

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Carnut will take care of your quote…I already forwarded it to him.

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ok thanks

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I went to my buddies dad’s machine shop today … I pressed out all my bushing and even the wheel bearings came out no problem. Next step is to sand blast some of the parts and then install the new bushings/bearings and get my car back on the ground :slight_smile:

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That easy hun. Just like that. What about that whole fact that your an idot. Hahaha quote from Dane Cooke. :biglaugh: Hey they look good buddy can’t wait to go for a ride in the Hooked-Up Honda Accord, and see how she rides with the new bushing, struts, and springs.:tup:

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Yeah, the hardest part about installing bushings is getting the old ones out. It should go pretty smoothly from here on out. :tup: