Rear Trailing Arm, Outer Bushing HELP!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ss1letx · 04-01-2014, 01:51 PM

I was up grading my rear trailing arms and outer bushings and found that the outer bushing are going to be a pain. I am trying to find any pointers or tricks to replacing them out. Any suggestions thanks.

Parts i am installing are BK006 - Bushing Kit, Rear Trailing Arm, Outer

http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=460

And TCA026 - Trailing Arms, Rear, Polyurethane Bushings

http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=476

Now I put the arms on and just didn't mess with the bushing till i find the best way to replace them. I don't know of a tool that will fit to press them out so I am thinking about using a air hammer and pushing the center out and then cutting the rest of the rubber out let me know if there is a better way thanks.

BMR Sales · 04-01-2014, 02:23 PM

I used a 2-jaw puller when I did mine. I just clamped the jaws around the part of the spindle where the factory bushing is installed and used a short "sacrificial" socket on the end of the threaded rod to push the bushing out. It's a little cumbersome, but in the end, it worked for me. I've also seen guys use a threaded rod with a couple big sockets, washers and nuts to rig up their own bushing removal tool. The trailing arm bushings are fairly easy compared to the diff bushings or the rear upper control arm bushings.....just wait 'til you get to those!!!

ss1letx · 04-01-2014, 02:33 PM

Great they were some of the next items on the list i was wanting to do.

The 2 jaw puller makes since have to give it a shot and see if i can get it with one of them. thanks for the fast post.

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I used a 2-jaw puller when I did mine. I just clamped the jaws around the part of the spindle where the factory bushing is installed and used a short "sacrificial" socket on the end of the threaded rod to push the bushing out. It's a little cumbersome, but in the end, it worked for me. I've also seen guys use a threaded rod with a couple big sockets, washers and nuts to rig up their own bushing removal tool. The trailing arm bushings are fairly easy compared to the diff bushings or the rear upper control arm bushings.....just wait 'til you get to those!!!

kjkjr27 · 04-01-2014, 02:58 PM

I followed this DIY when I removed mine. Very useful

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ushing+removal

BMR Sales · 04-01-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I followed this DIY when I removed mine. Very useful

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ushing+removal

Great Post, thanks for the assist! Yes, trimming off the rubber edges is also highly recommended. Forgot about that part.

kjkjr27 · 04-01-2014, 03:59 PM

ss1letx · 04-01-2014, 04:09 PM

sweet i searched for something like this but could not find it with what i typed in. Good info

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I followed this DIY when I removed mine. Very useful

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ushing+removal

kjkjr27 · 04-01-2014, 04:23 PM

If you go to the DIY section in the top there is a sticky thread that is basically a library that contains links to tons of various DIYs other people have made.

enyce0387 · 04-02-2014, 06:35 PM

pulled one side with a hole saw bit washer and nut setup was a little tedious, smoked the other side out with my b-tank. It got kinda smelly but was much easier.

Synner · 04-02-2014, 06:50 PM

Cut off the lip on one side, use a 2 or 3 jaw puller and a large washer to push it out. Very easy.

04-01-2014, 01:51 PM	#1
ss1letx Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 108	Rear Trailing Arm, Outer Bushing HELP!! I was up grading my rear trailing arms and outer bushings and found that the outer bushing are going to be a pain. I am trying to find any pointers or tricks to replacing them out. Any suggestions thanks. Parts i am installing are BK006 - Bushing Kit, Rear Trailing Arm, Outer http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=460 And TCA026 - Trailing Arms, Rear, Polyurethane Bushings http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=476 Now I put the arms on and just didn't mess with the bushing till i find the best way to replace them. I don't know of a tool that will fit to press them out so I am thinking about using a air hammer and pushing the center out and then cutting the rest of the rubber out let me know if there is a better way thanks.

04-01-2014, 02:58 PM	#4
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I followed this DIY when I removed mine. Very useful http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ushing+removal __________________ Twitch Youtube

04-01-2014, 03:59 PM	#6
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	__________________ Twitch Youtube

04-01-2014, 04:23 PM	#8
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	If you go to the DIY section in the top there is a sticky thread that is basically a library that contains links to tons of various DIYs other people have made. __________________ Twitch Youtube

04-01-2014, 02:23 PM	#2
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I used a 2-jaw puller when I did mine. I just clamped the jaws around the part of the spindle where the factory bushing is installed and used a short "sacrificial" socket on the end of the threaded rod to push the bushing out. It's a little cumbersome, but in the end, it worked for me. I've also seen guys use a threaded rod with a couple big sockets, washers and nuts to rig up their own bushing removal tool. The trailing arm bushings are fairly easy compared to the diff bushings or the rear upper control arm bushings.....just wait 'til you get to those!!!

04-02-2014, 06:35 PM	#9
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	pulled one side with a hole saw bit washer and nut setup was a little tedious, smoked the other side out with my b-tank. It got kinda smelly but was much easier.

04-02-2014, 06:50 PM	#10
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Cut off the lip on one side, use a 2 or 3 jaw puller and a large washer to push it out. Very easy.