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Old 03-31-17, 11:03 PM
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IL I believe I bent my diff mount.

Yup I think i bent my diff mount while pressing out the bushings. It looks like I bent it just a little but just enough so it won't line up with the the studs on the diff. So what I was hoping is for some one here on the forum with an extra good condition diff mount to give me exact measurement from end to end and also just for good measure from the inside from end to end not including the bushing on either measurement. I think I can bent it back to specs with your help of course. You can check out my pics just to further understand the measurements I need. Thank you
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How did you press out the bushings..
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maybe the bushings are pressed in funny????
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Originally Posted by collectiv
How did you press out the bushings..

I used a 20 ton press. But I believe I might have bent it a little in the process. Reason is I can no longer get the mount completely in the diff studs. I tried to get the mount to seat fully threw the mount for at least two hours with no luck.
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
maybe the bushings are pressed in funny????
Thanks but the bushings are pressed in and completely seated properly.
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The mount must not have properly supported when you pressed out the bushings. You want to support at the end you are pressing. See...

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...nstall-645194/

You can try bending back, but you need to ensure it's in alignment both vertically and horizontally.

Or you can buy a used one.
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Originally Posted by TomU
The mount must not have properly supported when you pressed out the bushings. You want to support at the end you are pressing. See...

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...nstall-645194/

You can try bending back, but you need to ensure it's in alignment both vertically and horizontally.

Or you can buy a used one.
Yup your most likely right it was my very first time pressing bushing out with a press and I believe I didnt support the mount enough. Not to mention these f***ing boshings were almost welded in lol. Most likely buying a good used mount and doing it again.

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Old 04-01-17, 10:34 PM
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measure at the end of the flat and nearer the front, if there is a difference then you could be correct. however i doubt you bent that sucker.
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Mine pressed very easy .. I found it strange cause alot of ppl said it took a lot to get them out.




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