Strut Bushing Removal

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   What is the best way to remove the shaft bushing from the strut in my 1978 CC. 

I have tried beating it out with a socket that closely matches the OD of the strut bushing, but it has not moved and yes I removed the two set screws in the strut. I am reluctant to remove the entire strut and press it out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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SkiLew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-20-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 73	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkiLew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Strut Bushing Removal Posted: October-11-2004 at 4:41pm
	What is the best way to remove the shaft bushing from the strut in my 1978 CC. I have tried beating it out with a socket that closely matches the OD of the strut bushing, but it has not moved and yes I removed the two set screws in the strut. I am reluctant to remove the entire strut and press it out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

GottaSki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote GottaSki Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-11-2004 at 4:50pm
	Skidim makes a well-made puller this may cause somebody some discomfort, but myself, i used a hack-saw blade to cut 80% of the way through it, then used a punch/chisel to finish the tear in the bushing, then it pops out. Removing the strut isn't that scary, either.

66polyhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December-20-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote 66polyhead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-11-2004 at 9:52pm
	There have been various posts about strut bushing replacement on here. GottaSki has the answer, use a hacksaw blade,cut almost all the way through, and finish with a punch and hammer. It always works for me.
	KY Wildcat

tstafford Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: March-15-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote tstafford Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-12-2004 at 12:55am
	I posted this question earlier and was told the hacksaw method. This was the only way mine would come out!(even with a puller) Good advice... do not remove the strut
	Trevor 1968 Mustang

SkiLew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-20-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 73	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkiLew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-12-2004 at 10:51am
	Thanks for the info. I will try the hack-saw method. I also ordered the replacement bushing from Discount Inboard Marine and was sent two 2" long bushings instead of one 6" bushing. Is this just as effective as the original 6" long bushing.

The Dude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: October-19-2004 Location: Houston Status: Offline Points: 1334	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Dude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-30-2004 at 1:34pm
	skilew, yes, the two inch bushings are probably more effective, and easier to replace. place one flush with the front of the strut and one flush with the back.
	Mullet Free since 93 95 Sport

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