JaredR1 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 So how far do I need to drop the subframe to get these things in? Or maybe how much stuff do I need to disconnect would be a more relevant question? Do I need to disconnect everything or can I drop it far enough to get these in while still leaving control arms, steering rack, etc. attached? Please do let me know if there is an existing thread for this somewhere or if it's buried in someone else's build thread or something......looked for like a half hour and didn't find anything detailed on this either on here or SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I used an air hammer to remove them, and a jack to press them in. No removing anything except the tires and the bolts holding the frame in place. Once the air hammer chisel was able to crack the plastic collet I was golden. They plop out or can be pulled with minimal force using pliers. I digested this write up and used my own intuition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I didn't remove the steering or anything else that I remember. You are able to lower the sub frame enough to slide the top part in without disconnecting anything. I do suggesting having 2 frame bolts in at all times. You will need to loosen all 4 to be able to slide in the top parts. Definitely the hardest part is removing the old bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad850 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I found the easiest removal method was to use a hole saw of the appropriate size. Rips the core out in 20 seconds and the rest of it just collapses with a screw driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaredR1 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Cool, thanks for the info guys. I was starting to wonder what I'd gotten myself into with people talking about engine support bars and stuff. Sounds like this won't be too bad. The hole saw definitely seems like the way to go for the removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad850 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 14 hours ago, JaredR1 said: Cool, thanks for the info guys. I was starting to wonder what I'd gotten myself into with people talking about engine support bars and stuff. Sounds like this won't be too bad. The hole saw definitely seems like the way to go for the removal. Just make sure you have a powerful enough drill. I used a corded milwaukee right angle which made the job very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goobernoodles Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Air hammer is the way to go for sure. Sorry, I apparently didn't take any pictures of the removal process, but here's some pictures of the delrin bushings. Air hammer + press is the way to go. Accidentally pushed the center out a half centimeter or so, but we were able to push it back to where it was. Not sure what the yother ones look like. Use the air hammer to get under the lip, and use leverage to pry upwards, then work your way around. If it takes longer than 5 minutes to get one out, either your compressor is low on air or you're doing it wrong. My car is in the shop getting some... work... done and I visited and "helped out" with this small task. (Mild motor build, LSD, GTX3071R, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 You don't need an air hammer, just a dead blow hammer when the sub frame is out. Hit them hard from the top and they will pop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goobernoodles Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Zappo said: You don't need an air hammer, just a dead blow hammer when the sub frame is out. Hit them hard from the top and they will pop out. Both Jason and I were smacking the living shit out of the stock bushings and they wouldn't budge. I'm sure a hole saw would work, but I still would recommend an air hammer considering it made an otherwise difficult process quick work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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