axle pivot bushing

TinCan · Nov 9, 2018

Ok, Me and the search on here don't get along. I have tried searching many times.

I need to know the best way.............any way to install the pivot bushing into my axle, at home, without a press.

I don't want to have to buy another, because I screwed it up.

I also have the spindle upper & lower bushings coming. which I need to install. Along with thrust bearings & seals, and axle bearings and seals. Like I said, every time I remove something, I have to replace it, or fix it!

Thanks, Pat

Bern · Nov 9, 2018

Bushing driver. Piece of cake.

TinCan · Nov 9, 2018

What do you mean by "bushing driver" a BFH

Thanks, Pat

riveroadrat · Nov 9, 2018

I think i drove mine in with a 3/4 drive socket. Whenever you are driving something in or out, you dont want ANY bounce, it has to be solid for your blows to do their work. You might press it in with a big bolt and washers. Mine wasnt that difficult to install, lube maybe one half of it and leave some dry until it gets started in. Sometimes lube all the way around makes them want to spin.

Mike(NEOhio) · Nov 9, 2018

I've used sockets and a piece of 1/2 threaded rod with nuts and washers. Put some grease between the washer and nut.

Bern · Nov 10, 2018

Just google it - you'll see a round steel plate as well as a handle that is used to support it. You use the BFH to hit the
handle with.

Dean · Nov 10, 2018

You can buy a set of bushing drivers at HF but check to see if any is large enough for the axle bushing.

Alternatively, put the bushing in the freezer and WARM the axle. Should go right in.

Dean

TinCan · Nov 10, 2018

Thanks for the idea's. I used a piece 1/2" threaded rod, and some large washers, and it went right in.

Thanks, Pat

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