Author Topic: 87 zilla a arm bearing question (Read 741 times)

Andys92 · « **on:** August 11, 2017, 06:28:26 am »

Hi all.I have tried searching for this question, but when changing the bearings on the upper arms is there a special way of getting old ones out. Heating?, Screw driver and big hammer?.
Thanks

Q2W · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2017, 06:52:07 am »

Those things can really seize in there and become part of the arm. In the past, i've soaked them in penetrating oil and put a torch to them. Maybe a machine shop can press them out. or used a socket and hammer.

Rensch26 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2017, 10:45:07 am »

Yep, I usually use a socket and hammer but a little penetrating oil and heat certainly helps.

Andys92 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2017, 01:30:54 pm »

Would have to be a long socket.

NDFarmer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2017, 10:12:33 am »

Have been doing the A arms on my new-to-me 87 as well, mine weren't too stuck to the A arm but were shot. I'm replacing the rods that run inside the bearings as well so I just took the old rod and used it as a punch of sorts.

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