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Title: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 06 June 2013, 16:30:57
Has anyone used one of these kits ? Any good  :-\

Rose Bush (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-REAR-SUSPENSION-ROSE-BUSH-REMOVAL-TOOL-/280077206023?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AVectra&hash=item4135e70207)
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 June 2013, 16:48:40
Just shave it off
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 06 June 2013, 17:00:07
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: YZ250 on 06 June 2013, 17:05:56
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\

Reference the topic title, I think Mark was referring to the pubic bush.  ;) ;D ;D

No experience of that one but I've seen the Sealey version in action and they seem to do the job.  :y
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 06 June 2013, 17:09:36
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\

Reference the topic title, I think Mark was referring to the pubic bush.  ;) ;D ;D

Oh yeah  ;D :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: YZ250 on 06 June 2013, 17:28:13
I did edit the post above.  :y

I considered buying the Sealey kit. Shame they are not more universal so that they fit a variety of bushes.  :-\ :y
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 June 2013, 17:38:46
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\

Reference the topic title, I think Mark was referring to the pubic bush. ;) ;D ;D

No experience of that one but I've seen the Sealey version in action and they seem to do the job.  :y


If that is the case then I tend to agree with him.

A silky smooth bush is always preferable. :)
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: henryd on 06 June 2013, 17:41:27
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\

Reference the topic title, I think Mark was referring to the pubic bush. ;) ;D ;D

No experience of that one but I've seen the Sealey version in action and they seem to do the job.  :y


If that is the case then I tend to agree with him.

A silky smooth bush is always preferable. :)

If its silky smooth its no longer a bush :D :D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 June 2013, 18:24:14
Just shave it off

 ???

But these are for fitment as well no ? Last time i tried with a hammer and socket , there for days , Unless there is a 2 ton press available  :-\

Reference the topic title, I think Mark was referring to the pubic bush. ;) ;D ;D

No experience of that one but I've seen the Sealey version in action and they seem to do the job.  :y


If that is the case then I tend to agree with him.

A silky smooth bush is always preferable. :)

If its silky smooth its no longer a bush :D :D


You're right, Henry. Why didn't I think of that. ;D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: ffcgary1 on 06 June 2013, 19:46:56
I have that kit, if the bush is tight in the arm then it is poss that you will knacker the threaded rod that comes withe the kit, i had to order replacment rods as they are like butter if pressed into hard service.
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: Webby the Bear on 06 June 2013, 19:57:34
Steve, i'm with Mark on this... I thought this was going to be a tad more exciting than it is  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 06 June 2013, 20:04:53
I have that kit, if the bush is tight in the arm then it is poss that you will knacker the threaded rod that comes withe the kit, i had to order replacment rods as they are like butter if pressed into hard service.

Thanks for that mate  :y

I think what ill do if i need new ones pressing out and in is to take the arms off and take to an engineering shop , hitting it with a hammer takes ages  >:(

Steve, i'm with Mark on this... I thought this was going to be a tad more exciting than it is  ::) ;D ;D

Yeah i should have thought more about the Subject heading  ::) ;D Still i bet Mark has a 20 ton press hanging about some place  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: sassanach on 06 June 2013, 21:46:25
good luck with any tools if the bushes are corroded in.they are persons of dubious parentage when they are. >:(
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 06 June 2013, 22:17:29
good luck with any tools if the bushes are corroded in.they are persons of dubious parentage when they are. >:(

Getting them out is fairly easy with a lump hammer , getting the new ones back in though (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt84/SVT-GT500/smileys/bangheadsmiley-1.gif)
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: ozzycat on 06 June 2013, 22:31:01
at least if its smooth it dosent prickle your tongue ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 07 June 2013, 12:21:53
at least if its smooth it dosent prickle your tongue ;D ;D ;D

 :P

This would be easier to fit and poly a cheaper option too  :)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/KGrHqFlEFGol3d0oIBRrNn5eNw60_35_zps15bc37bc.jpg)
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 June 2013, 13:07:26
Indeed, marriage has resulted in the most expensive sex I have ever had
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: henryd on 07 June 2013, 13:56:41
Indeed, marriage has resulted in the most expensive sex I have ever had

Lol  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: adey2 on 09 June 2013, 10:05:07
emd i have the removal tool here if you need to use, takes a hour to do them and everything to do in garage, done that many i can do with eyes closed
Title: Re: Bush Removal
Post by: omega3000 on 09 June 2013, 11:14:21
emd i have the removal tool here if you need to use, takes a hour to do them and everything to do in garage, done that many i can do with eyes closed

Thanks Adey , that would be great  ;) Will send a PM  :y