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ssmike · 10-22-2011, 11:31 AM

I'm attempting to remove the outer trailing arm bushings but I can't figure out how to get the 2 prong puller on the bushing because the lower control arm is in the way. I removed the bolt and can raise the hub assembly but then I noticed that the rotor/shield will prevent the bushing from coming out in that direction. Do I need to remove the rotor/shield also? How is this done properly? Thanks!

ssmike · 10-22-2011, 12:49 PM

Disregard, I got it! No need to remove anything! It was a tight fit but they came out like butta!

BAWLZ SS · 10-22-2011, 01:50 PM

+1 great! Another great way to do this and show everyone that is thinking of doing this!!

Eric Baker · 10-22-2011, 03:59 PM

Nice. I hadn't even thought about doing it like that. I may do it tomorrow.

ssmike · 10-22-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Baker

Nice. I hadn't even thought about doing it like that. I may do it tomorrow.

Go for it! The hardest part was trimming the rubber with a utility knife! Once I figured out how to postion the puller the bushing came out very easy!

rdblan2 · 10-22-2011, 05:26 PM

Yup, that's exactly how I did mine! It sounds harder than it actually is!

BMR guy · 10-26-2011, 02:21 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing. It shows just how simple this mod really is!

L99CAMA2011 · 10-26-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Go for it! The hardest part was trimming the rubber with a utility knife! Once I figured out how to postion the puller the bushing came out very easy!

Bottom line is to buy new utility blades then it's much easier, I actually enjoyed doing mine.

JusticePete · 10-26-2011, 04:32 PM

There is an easier way. Take a tire bar and a 1/4 drive socket. Pry against the control arm bolt in the hub against the socket / trailing arm bush. It is out in seconds. That technique may be best left to the Pedders professionals

Your method is creative and worked well!

ssmike · 10-26-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

Bottom line is to buy new utility blades then it's much easier, I actually enjoyed doing mine.

Yea, I went through 2 or 3 blades! That rubber is tough stuff!

ssmike · 10-26-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

There is an easier way. Take a tire bar and a 1/4 drive socket. Pry against the control arm bolt in the hub against the socket / trailing arm bush. It is out in seconds. That technique may be best left to the Pedders professionals

Your method is creative and worked well!

Thanks Pete! A little late now though, lol! I thought it would be a lot tougher than it was and yea I coulda just pry'd it out like you say! Now we know!

carfansince73 · 11-17-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

There is an easier way. Take a tire bar and a 1/4 drive socket. Pry against the control arm bolt in the hub against the socket / trailing arm bush. It is out in seconds. That technique may be best left to the Pedders professionals

Your method is creative and worked well!

Got any pics of this method for mechanically/visually challenged people like me? Me like pictures....

JusticePete · 11-23-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by carfansince73

Got any pics of this method for mechanically/visually challenged people like me? Me like pictures....

we take this stuff as common knowledge. The next time I am at an install we'll take some pics or vids.

DoubleARS · 12-09-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

we take this stuff as common knowledge. The next time I am at an install we'll take some pics or vids.

Have you done one yet? Sure like to see a video?

10-22-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Trailing arm outer bushing removal question? I'm attempting to remove the outer trailing arm bushings but I can't figure out how to get the 2 prong puller on the bushing because the lower control arm is in the way. I removed the bolt and can raise the hub assembly but then I noticed that the rotor/shield will prevent the bushing from coming out in that direction. Do I need to remove the rotor/shield also? How is this done properly? Thanks!

10-22-2011, 12:49 PM	#2
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Disregard, I got it! No need to remove anything! It was a tight fit but they came out like butta! Attached Images

10-22-2011, 01:50 PM	#3
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	+1 great! Another great way to do this and show everyone that is thinking of doing this!! __________________ 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

10-22-2011, 05:26 PM	#6
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Yup, that's exactly how I did mine! It sounds harder than it actually is! __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

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JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	There is an easier way. Take a tire bar and a 1/4 drive socket. Pry against the control arm bolt in the hub against the socket / trailing arm bush. It is out in seconds. That technique may be best left to the Pedders professionals Your method is creative and worked well!