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How to remove 348 bushes from suspension wishbones???

Discussion in '348/355' started by angelis, May 14, 2007.

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  1. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
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    #1 angelis, May 14, 2007
    The bushes are stuck firmly in the 348's wishbones.

    I've been told that unlike normal bushes, these don't have a lip and therefore are harder to take out. The couple of people I have asked have started swearing down the phone and saying it was the hardest thing they ever did.

    Seems like the only solution is to get a hacksaw and cut them out which can take hours if not days.

    Anyone got any ideas?
     
  2. No Doubt

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    #2 No Doubt, May 14, 2007
    Some people burn them out with a blowtorch.
     
  3. chrisx666

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    #3 chrisx666, May 14, 2007
  4. Terry

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    #4 Terry, May 14, 2007
    If they are the same as a 355, I had some bushes and sleeves made up of the correct size and used them in conjunction with an hydraulic press.

    IIRC a couple of bushes required 3 ton on the gauge before they moved which is why a good bush/sleeve set up is neccesaary.
     
  5. fatbillybob

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    #5 fatbillybob, May 14, 2007
    Bushes just press out with the proper h frame hydralic press. Proper tools are a must and wear your face shield! I little wd40 helps too
     
  6. angelis

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    #6 angelis, May 15, 2007
    I've dropped it off at a local Lotus specialist and hopefully they can do something with them.
     

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