How can i press in the front Control Arm Bushing at home

[giginfrogg]

Can i Remove and Press in a new control arm bushing at home. this is the front shock bottom bolt goes through. Especially while it on the car.
I just have to remove the tire, take the bolt out of the shock pull it a little to the side and i have access. Any advice on how to do it at home...

 

[Sapperfire]

You can use a ball-joint press kit, that'll work, can "rent" them from vatozone or Oreilly and get your $ back when you return the tool, just remove the arm from the car, press in new bushings and take for alignment

 

[giginfrogg]

You can use a ball-joint press kit, that'll work, can "rent" them from vatozone or Oreilly and get your $ back when you return the tool, just remove the arm from the car, press in new bushings and take for alignment

I want to do it on the car. I got the area as long as the tool fits.

 

[Sapperfire]

.....remove the arm from the car.....press in new bushings, replace arm, take car for alignment

I want a 50 lb bag of $100s, but I don't get one do I

 

[mespock]

Just buy a new arm ... that's what most do.

 

[JDS353]

why buy a new arm you ask? because the arms are easy to bend and cause it to be verrrry diffuclt to have a correct alignment done saves the trouble of having to remove it and losing the new bushing when you do. save money and time replace the arm.

 

[kingairpilot]

Skip Autozone. Go to Oreillys or Advanced for the tool rental. I went to autozone last weekend. They don't have a full grasp of the tools they rent. Advanced has a much more complete set for ball joints,etc.

 

[unity]

Ball joint = $40
Complete arm = $60 (or so).

T-Bird arms are cheaper and the same part.