DomL64

Hi everyone !
I'm trying to remove the shafts from the upper and lower control arms to replace the bushings on my 64 convertible.
I know the bushings are pressed in, so the shafts have to be removed first.
How the heck do I remove the shafts so I can replace the bushings ?
I'm sure the answer is in the forum someplace, but, after looking for it, for a while, I give up.

Thank you !
Dom

Joe Inama

Big hammer and a chisel, inside out. Pain to do but possible 🥴

JF in MI

When I was "in the business" the easiest way was with a flat edge air chisel. Did hundreds that way.

dharris45

If you have a service manual it has instruction, but those probably use a press.

Another way is to use a torch (plumbers propane or acetylene) and burn the rubber out. Then the shaft and inner bushing will come out, then use a hammer and chisel to collapse the outer bushing.

BD104X

This is how I do em.

DomL64

I have all 4 to do. Going to try the torch first then the chisel !

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH !
Dom

Paster

I used the air chisel method described in Lars' suspension rebuild paper and it worked exactly as described. It took about 15 minutes to remove all 8 bushings. You can find his paper via a google search for "Lars suspension rebuild paper". I believe that is an older version of the paper but the bushing removal portion is valid.

Rubyred

It has been several years since I removed/installed mine on my '63 SWC and I don't remember how I did it, but I didn't use a torch though. I know this is obvious, but have a good fire extension next to you if you are torching them. As you know the A-arms were installed before the body was on the frame. The passenger side front (or could be the back) bolt is hard to get to since it is covered with the body. I lucked out and mine was loose enough to get off (the other 3 were not as free). Good luck.

reno stallion

Pry outward as the chisel goes behind the bushing. Super simple if you have an air chisel

waynec

take a look at this video, starting about 2Min 25 sec into the video:

reno stallion

By the time that guy fired up the smoke wrench I had mine out And don't use poly bushings and don't cut the cross shaft

DomL64

Going to use rubber bushings like original.
Why don't cut the shaft ?
Dom

DomL64

Up to Harbor Freight I go tomorrow morning !