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Question about the front control arm bushings

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    Question about the front control arm bushings

    Heyy I saw this thread.. "SUSP: DIY rear spindle bushings with a energy suspension bushings" and I wish I could install Energy bushings but my car is bone stock and I would just like to replace the bushing(s) in the front on both control arms. What I'm really asking is.. Would this be difficult putting in?? After seeing the aftermarket bushings like energy compared to the OEM/replicas bushings when I'm assuming the OEM/replicas looks more easier installing then the aftermarket one's but could somebody give me some advice.. Pleasee...... and thank you!
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    You need a bench press. Harbor Freight ones work great. Also might as well change the lower ball joints while you're there. I thinks it's about 3 bolts for each arm and you're out.
    '93 H22A 5SPD SE - MRT - DIY-Turbo Sizing

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      Energy is easier to install.

      I used a big hammer to uninstall the old OEM bushings. My Prothane bushings just press in by hand. I would definitely recommend a press.

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        If the old bushes are very tight you can burn the rubber out with a blow torch, then cut the sleeve with a hacksaw. Be careful not to cut into the control arm forging. Just make one cut almost all the way through the sleeve wall, then using a small / narrow headed cold chisel placed next to the cut, hammer the chisel so it 'peels' the sleeve away from the forging eye. The sleeve should become loose enough to just fall out.
        Regards from Oz,
        John.

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