Swing arm bushing removal

medbull · 06-23-2018, 06:15 PM

I am about to take my frame to get it powder coated, but I need to get these bushings out.
Does anyone know the easiest way to go about this? Seems like it's going to be a pain.

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Iron92 · 06-23-2018, 06:39 PM

I would try a ball joint press or a C clamp and a couple of sockets imo.

jonr3 · 06-27-2018, 02:25 PM

Since they have an outside metal sleeve, those bushings are a bear to remove.

I used a propane torch to melt the rubber enough to knock them out. Then used a hammer and punch to finally get the metal sleeves out. Those sleeves are pretty thin so once you get them bent and wrinkled with a punch or chisel, it's easier to knock them out. Good luck!

medbull · 06-27-2018, 10:00 PM

I appreciate the replies.
I went ahead and ordered 2 new replacement bushings.
So I think I'm going to go ahead and cut them out.
I just can't see how it would be possible to get them out without messing them up.

06-23-2018, 06:15 PM	#1
medbull Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 33	Swing arm bushing removal I am about to take my frame to get it powder coated, but I need to get these bushings out. Does anyone know the easiest way to go about this? Seems like it's going to be a pain. image.jpg

06-23-2018, 06:39 PM	#2
Iron92 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 60	Re: Swing arm bushing removal I would try a ball joint press or a C clamp and a couple of sockets imo.

06-27-2018, 02:25 PM	#3
jonr3 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 679	Re: Swing arm bushing removal Since they have an outside metal sleeve, those bushings are a bear to remove. I used a propane torch to melt the rubber enough to knock them out. Then used a hammer and punch to finally get the metal sleeves out. Those sleeves are pretty thin so once you get them bent and wrinkled with a punch or chisel, it's easier to knock them out. Good luck!

06-27-2018, 10:00 PM	#4
medbull Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 33	Re: Swing arm bushing removal I appreciate the replies. I went ahead and ordered 2 new replacement bushings. So I think I'm going to go ahead and cut them out. I just can't see how it would be possible to get them out without messing them up.

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