Just installed the pillow ball bushings in the lower I-arms, using the harbor-freight
C-frame tool (very easy).
A side benefit was I was able to press out the large inner bushing on the I-arm
using two of the supplied metal rings, which were the perfect size for pressing and
receiving the large bushing.
The upper a-arm pillow ball can be changed without removing it from the car.

 

are you talking about the 39 dollar kit??
John

 

I think it was $59.

 

Any chance this would work with other bushings as well?

 

It looks like the 2 3/4" receiver tube would work on the front lower a-arm bushings. You could just use the Jimlab recommended socket to press the bushing
with.

The kit comes with:

2 3/4" ID, 3" OD receiver tube
2 1/4" ID, 2 1/2" receiver tube
1 3/4" ID, 2" OD receiver tube
Screw center to C-frame inner edge - 2"

 

This one is $39 and includes those sizes http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335

 

That is the one I used.

 

so you need the big *** 20,000# hydraulic press for what bushings exactly?

 

Sorry if I mislead anybody.
The (pillowballs) can be removed and installled using the c-frame press and an
adjustable wrench.

I removed the large inner I-arm bushing using the reciever rings from the c-frame
kit, but used the harbor freight 12 ton floor press to remove the bushing.

I might have been able to use a 1/2" impact gun to remove the larger bushing, but
I didn't attempt it.

Jack

 

I'm putting back my suspension after relubing the unobtainum bushings, why does the bushing where rear i-arm and upper arm attach to the upright have so little clearance? Is this same on everyone's car?

 

That little clearance is a GOOD thing
If I'm understanding your question

 

What's the trick of getting it in They are so tight, I think I'll have to hammer them into place.

 

Everytime a bolt passes through one of the aluminum suspension parts there is a steel sleeve. The sleeve keeps the bolt from wearing through the soft aluminum. Look closely and you'll see them in the suspension. One sleeve is fixed and one sleeve floats. Hammer the floating one back a hair and you'll create a lot more room. When you insert the bolt and tighten the nut the sleeve will be pulled back tightly into place.

The upper and lower pillowballs, the front lower shock mounts, the front droplinks at the a-arms and the rear outer toe links are all like this. Always tap the sleeve back first before trying to cram it together. Makes life easier.

 

thanks damon Now the arms slides in easily.