456 Bushing Tool

scowman · Mar 29, 2018

I’m looking for a good tool to r&r all the suspension bushings in the 456. Any suggestions or advice?

Canuck550 · Mar 30, 2018

Hi Stu
Try this link...for a 550 alot of good info on bushing replacement, quite a few pages to go through.
Helped me replace my bushings on my 550 with a press and some ratchet end pieces and custom cut pipes
this link is a wealth of info
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/1998-550-maranello-sorting-thread-diy.334008/

scowman · Mar 30, 2018

Thanks for the link. Lots of good info there. They look like they are using one of those large floor style presses. I was hoping to get something smaller. Any other suggestions?

afwrench · Mar 30, 2018

Hi Stu, a really large bench vise might do,or else you might be able to rig up something with hefty threaded rod and washers/spacers. Good luck,Mike PS a local resto shop or machine shop should also be able to help you out

cls · Mar 30, 2018

afwrench said: ↑

Hi Stu, a really large bench vise might do,or else you might be able to rig up something with hefty threaded rod and washers/spacers. Good luck,Mike PS a local resto shop or machine shop should also be able to help you out
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Those 456 bushings are really tight. Yes, you can use the threaded rod approach, but it's hard to start them straight that way and takes forever. If you have the room, a simple press is a good investment. Or bring all the arms and bushings at once to a machine shop and get a discounted rate to r & r.

scowman · Mar 30, 2018

I was thinking that about the machine shop. Harbor freight has a floor press that looks reasonable. Thanks for all the feedback

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