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Old 07-23-2017, 04:32 PM   #1
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Default Subframe bushing removal tool

Thank you Kitty!

While I was doing a diff swap yesterday, I finally got a chance to use the Subframe tool you sent me

The tool works great for removal of the torn original subframe bushings and installation of the new powerflex bushings.

Cranked by hand first, then greased up the shaft and used a bigger impact gun. Way faster and easier than torching and cutting them out.







Also found a different extractor for the trailing arm bushings. Way harder to remove, but got em out. Popped in a replacement set of Delrin bushings. All put back together now. Sweet!

As it was easy enough, I'll set up and rebuild and reinforce another spare subframe with a different LSD to experiment with the S52 drivetrain.

Thank you again Kitty! I hope you and Jorg are lovin life!

Rich

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