How To Get Smaller Bush Out Of Front Wish Bone

[Shizzle]

Hi i have just baught power flex bushes for front wish bones for my gti i have pushed out larger bush and unbolted ball joint what is the easiest way to get the smaller bush out with out damaging the arm.

[Bellend]

I used a G-Clamp and a large socket.

Failing that, support the wishbone in a vice, wack out the middle tube then whack out the rubber.

[Shizzle]

is this not glued in then just tight fit. I did try and press last 1 out big fail bent wishbone slightly, was hoping to do 2 spares for a straight swap but looks like one will have to be done and painted with car on the ramp.

[Screech16v]

Drill through the rubber all way round then knock the centre out,hacksaw through the outer metal sleeve careful not to cut the actual wish bone,chisel the outer sleeve out job done no damage 

[Shizzle]

I thought it was just a rubber no sleeve was gona just melt the rubber.

[Screech16v]

You could burn the bush out but its a bit messy,you still have to deal with the outer sleeve

[Screech16v]

actually I don't think there is a outer sleeve on the smaller bush!
Edit, yep no outer sleeve lol

[itavaltalainen]

correct, small one does not have outer bush - I have used a small drill and just put about 7-8 holes around. Then just knock through. New front one is easy to fit, M10 threaded rod, big socket, two large penny washer and M10 nuts and you're good to go (bit a fairy liquid will help to ease it in).

[Shizzle]

As you can see from pic larger bush 5 min job smaller 1sounds easy little time consuming thank you for fast reply this will really help me.

[andy_k]

blow torch - 5 minutes max