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Frerecend
09-16-2013, 08:26 PM
Any one have the tool I'm stuck half way the bushing out, that I can borrow or help me
jmo69
09-16-2013, 08:43 PM
That's why I bought poly bushings, no tool needed. Knocked the old ones out with an air chisel put the new ones in by hand with lots of lube.
Frerecend
09-16-2013, 08:53 PM
That's why I bought poly bushings, no tool needed. Knocked the old ones out with an air chisel put the new ones in by hand with lots of lube.


I'm here trying to remove the oem on one side
jmo69
09-16-2013, 09:19 PM
I used an air chisel with the bit shown in the pic, took them right out. The bit cut through the rubber and the outer metal casing. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa243/jmo68/RTAB%20install/RTABinstallII009_zpsf846f845.jpg. You could use a recipe saw to cut the bushing too, either way, once you cut through the metal the tension is off and the bushing will come out.
Frerecend
09-17-2013, 01:28 AM
Finally got it out the side I'm still needing the rtab tool
jmo69
09-17-2013, 07:46 PM
There is a thread somewhere that uses a pair of 2" pipe caps, some threaded rod, washers and nuts to press the new bushing in place. It's shown with the original style bushings with the flange on one side. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?444801-Offical-RTAB-DIY-(WIthout-SPecial-TOOLS!!)&highlight=RTABs+without+special+tools
ConvGeorge
09-18-2013, 11:23 AM
I did it with threaded rod and some various pieces of metal I had installing m3 style non-flanged bushings.
myblackcar
09-18-2013, 05:29 PM
Make sure your nuts are grade 12, not the 8.8. Use grease on the rod and nuts for lubrication. It makes the job go easier.
eric325
09-19-2013, 11:00 PM
Look up the diy by Leedogg or Leedawg or whatever. He makes his own special tool...I used it. It works great. I hacked the old one out with a drill and a sawzall.

Why did you start this with no means of reinstalling the new bushing anyways?
Frerecend
09-21-2013, 09:44 PM
Look up the diy by Leedogg or Leedawg or whatever. He makes his own special tool...I used it. It works great. I hacked the old one out with a drill and a sawzall.

Why did you start this with no means of reinstalling the new bushing anyways?

i did yes, the trouble I had did not let me get it back on, Im getting the mistool, Used the rod with the caps broke also a few drill bits set I bought