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BAWLZ SS · 09-27-2011, 01:59 PM

Hey everyone! Well look im in the middle of doing the whole suspension on my car. I know PFADT makes a tool to remove the trailing arm bushing but i really dont want to order and then wait like 4 days for me to receive it! I've heard that alot of u guys have made ur own tool and its worked! Any ideas on what i can use to make my own tool? Sizes and lenghts of stuff needed would really help. Any pictures???? Thats the last thing i need, everything else in the suspension is done! Thanks everyone!!!!!

Synner · 09-27-2011, 02:16 PM

Got a harbor freight nearby?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece...-set-8832.html

Can't remember the socket size if you want to do it with a couple washers, bolt, and a nut.

BAWLZ SS · 09-27-2011, 02:21 PM

Yeah theirs a Harbor Freight not to far from home. I checked out the link but how can i use tha puller to get that bushing out?

Synner · 09-27-2011, 02:40 PM

You trim the lip off one side of the bushing with a razor, place a piece of metal on the bushing, then push it out in a push versus pull configuration. It will pop out fairly easily plus you now have extra tools. Everyone needs extra tools.

BAWLZ SS · 09-27-2011, 03:22 PM

Yup extra tools

Great im almost going to go buy them right now but where do u hook those arms to? Is there enough space to do it??

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 09-27-2011, 03:26 PM

I just went down to the hardware store and came up with this. Some threaded rod, some pipe that was just a bit bigger then the stock bushing and some sort of plate steel and some nuts to make jam nuts.

Synner · 09-27-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Yup extra tools

Great im almost going to go buy them right now but where do u hook those arms to? Is there enough space to do it??

The spindle that the bushing is mounted in. And yes.

PfadtRacing · 09-27-2011, 04:32 PM

That's perfect Sealth! Here is a diagram with a little info on our removal tool. It's not rocket science here, mostly a trip to lowes would yield good results.

BAWLZ SS · 09-27-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

The spindle that the bushing is mounted in. And yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

That's perfect Sealth! Here is a diagram with a little info on our removal tool. It's not rocket science here, mostly a trip to lowes would yield good results.

Thanks guys! greatly appreciated!!!!!

BAWLZ SS · 09-27-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth 2010 2SS/RS

I just went down to the hardware store and came up with this. Some threaded rod, some pipe that was just a bit bigger then the stock bushing and some sort of plate steel and some nuts to make jam nuts.

Im going to give it a try! Thanks!!!

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 09-27-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Im going to give it a try! Thanks!!!

Best of luck to you. cheap easy tool to make.

rdblan2 · 09-27-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

That's perfect Sealth! Here is a diagram with a little info on our removal tool. It's not rocket science here, mostly a trip to lowes would yield good results.

I've seen you guys post that a number of times. Good on you for telling folks to make their own instead of trying to sell something to them.

I must purchase something from you folks now!

B-Rex · 09-27-2011, 06:16 PM

Blowtorch

mhog · 09-27-2011, 06:46 PM

I used a two prong puller. You can rent one at Autozone or Pepboys.

09-27-2011, 01:59 PM	#1
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Trailing arm bushing removal tool Hey everyone! Well look im in the middle of doing the whole suspension on my car. I know PFADT makes a tool to remove the trailing arm bushing but i really dont want to order and then wait like 4 days for me to receive it! I've heard that alot of u guys have made ur own tool and its worked! Any ideas on what i can use to make my own tool? Sizes and lenghts of stuff needed would really help. Any pictures???? Thats the last thing i need, everything else in the suspension is done! Thanks everyone!!!!! __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

09-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#3
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Yeah theirs a Harbor Freight not to far from home. I checked out the link but how can i use tha puller to get that bushing out? __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

09-27-2011, 03:22 PM	#5
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Yup extra tools Great im almost going to go buy them right now but where do u hook those arms to? Is there enough space to do it?? __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

09-27-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
Stealth 2010 2SS/RS Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota, Vadnais Heights Posts: 494 View My Garage	I just went down to the hardware store and came up with this. Some threaded rod, some pipe that was just a bit bigger then the stock bushing and some sort of plate steel and some nuts to make jam nuts. Attached Images __________________ 2010 LS3 2SS/RS M6 AirAid Cold Air Intake, AAC LED sidemarkers, AAC P13w plasmas drl, Kook's Custom 1-7/8" Headers, Corsa Hybrid Exhaust JRE 445 Cam Package, JRE SCT Tune, RX Catch Can and Breather Tech AFX Heater Hose Relocation Kit, Black Chrome Wheels Pfadt trailing and toe arms, Pfadt solid subframe mounts, Pfadt diff bushings, Street Slayer Twin Carbon Technostalgia Camaro LED taillights, CTS-V Front Brakes, Powder Coated Calipers By ME MGW Short Throw Shifter Complete ZL1 Rearend Swap

09-27-2011, 06:16 PM	#13
B-Rex Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 465 View My Garage	Blowtorch __________________ B-Rex 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Hurst, LG, C.A.I., Flowmaster, Pfadt, Pedders, U.S. Gear/Axle Tech, LPW, SJM, Nitto, Nitrous Outlet, ZEX

09-27-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Got a harbor freight nearby? http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece...-set-8832.html Can't remember the socket size if you want to do it with a couple washers, bolt, and a nut.

09-27-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	You trim the lip off one side of the bushing with a razor, place a piece of metal on the bushing, then push it out in a push versus pull configuration. It will pop out fairly easily plus you now have extra tools. Everyone needs extra tools.

09-27-2011, 04:32 PM	#8
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	That's perfect Sealth! Here is a diagram with a little info on our removal tool. It's not rocket science here, mostly a trip to lowes would yield good results.

09-27-2011, 06:46 PM	#14
mhog Drives: 2010 V6 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NC Posts: 447 View My Garage	I used a two prong puller. You can rent one at Autozone or Pepboys.

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