Upper control arm bushings

[CudaCraig]

Does this steel collar need to go back on ???a new was not in my bushing kit .. what is it’s purpose

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Doesn't have to but since you have it, why not?

 

[Demonic]

The HD option. Found everywhere, but the spec was for police and taxi prep'ed cars. A little effort to remove and replace. Supposed to increase durability.

 

[CudaCraig]

Doesn't have to but since you have it, why not?

a bear to get off .. probably the same going back on

 

[OL DODGE]

It's for extra bushing outer shell rigidity. Less shell deflection in harder handling situations. They couldn't make the hole bigger in the arm (without redesigning) for a bigger bushing so they put a sleeve around the outside-a neat idea if you ask me. I have always put them back on customer's and my car's control arm bushings

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

a bear to get off .. probably the same going back on

Get creative, use a socket that will go over your bushing on the inside, use another that will butt up against the outer shell of your bushing. Run a piece of all thread thru the middle. With washers and nuts, pull the sleeve in position.

 

[cudascott]

Just did this two weeks ago fairly easy to get off if your replacing the bushing and I pressed mine back on with a deep well socket.

 

[CudaCraig]

Thank you everyone .. mine will go back on .