ps2cho

I am looking into pressing the LCA bushings I have into the arm.

All the local shops want 200 to remove and press the new ones in.

If I bought a 15t hydraulic press from HF and the bushing arbor off ebay would it be a simple thing to do?
Pressed Bushing removal is new to me. In the past it's been easy by just buying the complete arm.

Has anyone here done this before?
I am not replacing the whole arm because the 4matic arms are 500 each with no aftermarket...I bought the genuine MB bushing kit for 80 each so it was a far better option.

thanks

vaccin

Not sure why a press is needed , A bench vise will work

Mb is competing with the aftermarket better it seems

ps2cho

So your saying a decent size vice if aligned properly should do the trick?

would I still need the arbor cup or would a socket work?

bbirdwell

A $400 bushing press/pull kit would work fine. Next step up is the $700 kit. Internet search.

cmriv

I've always used the chepo bushing tool kit and a 3/8 impact but if its something you don't do regularly then use a 1/2 extended ratchet and go from there. WIS says not to use air tools when doing bushing repairs but rules are made to be broken... Just take your time. Bushing tool kit should work just fine, no press needed.