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how to remove W201 style front LCA bushing without special tool
I'm replacing the front LCA bushings on the '87 300D. The aft bushings are the W201 style that press in from the rear vs the more common two-piece bushing style (first picture, option C, parts 17c and 19). How can I remove the old bushing without the special tool (second picture)? I was thinking of a 2-1/2" pipe and some bolts as studs to emulate the tool but I can't find a stub of 2-1/2" pipe at local hardware stores. A notched 2" pipe with a hose clamp around the legs might get it started but it'll be awfully flimsy if the notches are as long as the bushing. Any better ideas than the $1300 special tool?
Sixto
87 300D
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