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DIY bushing press? Any adapter kits out there? Ideas?
Need to press in a new bushing on the lower control arm on my 2008 E350 4matic but it’s the “strut bushing” and MB doesn’t have a tool for this.
The bushing is 50.9mm OD, and very thin walled so a socket might damage it. Does anyone make a tool kit full of various press adapters that might work for me? What other options do I have here to make up an adapter? The issue is making sure the middle is recessed in so that it doesn’t stress the inner rubber piece that protrudes. I thought about a socket, but I feel like due to the thin walls it might just crush the outer shell. Any thoughts?
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I rented a screw type from advance auto,or take part to a shop with a press
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Was hoping to own an adapter kit I that has various sizes including approx 50mm for future uses but all I can find is adapters for bearings which are flat and obviously won’t work since it’ll stretch the rubber
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solid bar stock?
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Or you can use dry ice on the bushing and heat up the arm boss to put it in.
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Just replace the arm.
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On the 4matics they are $550/each. I already pressed in the regular LCA bushings so it’s just the strut bushing left on each side that are split. Not spending $1100 when each bushing is $8
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