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Trailmaster vs. Black Raptor

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19 May 2020 17:08 - 19 May 2020 17:08 #222547 by sniper

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The new bushes are easy to get in, the old ones are a bugger to remove....

If you haven't got access to a press, the method most use is to drill the rubber out, slit the outer casing with a hacksaw and fold it in to release it. Pretty easy to do with simple tools.

The poly bushes are in two parts and simply push in by hand, the steel steel centre bush holds them together when they are loose...

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19 May 2020 18:02 - 19 May 2020 18:03 #222548 by Scimike

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As Sniper said, drill out the rubber and then hacksaw outer casing. I've done quite a few like this on my Land Rover, you can get them out fairly quickly and Polly bush are a dream to fit after.
The only suggestion is use a hole saw (pick size to go over centre bush) rather than a drill. It's quicker and you can't snap it off in the rubber which is always possible with a drill.
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19 May 2020 18:45 #222549 by Soeley

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Thanks, I was actually more worried about fitting the new ones once the old was out. I have never used Polly bushes before so was worried how much pressure is needed to get them in.

Is it best to fit them assembled or fit the Polly outer first, then press in the steel insert?

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19 May 2020 19:08 #222551 by Lambert

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I had to replace a couple of arm bushes for a mot a fee years ago. I did the first with all thread and nuts etc. I bought a press to do the others.

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