Thread: Control Arm Bush Remover

I have just ordered the Laser bush tools for front and rear bushes on the front arms. I also have the bushes coming as well.
I will be fitting them to both the front arms I changed several months ago.

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Having a piece of kit that can do it over and over without removing the arm from the ca seems like a good investment to me. I know as soon as the bushes are changed I will take it in for a proper wheel alignment.

I was told that the bushes can only be replaced a max of 3 times and a marking is put on the bush when fitted to show how many times it has been replaced. I was also told replacing the entire arm was better than replacing just the bushes.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

I was told that the bushes can only be replaced a max of 3 times and a marking is put on the bush when fitted to show how many times it has been replaced. I was also told replacing the entire arm was better than replacing just the bushes.

From my limited research it would seem that the popular belief is to change the arms because the bushes are such a pain to get out. With this tool it looks fairly easy. As Tombie has said the press has other uses. I intend to get a D4 next so even a few changes it has paid for itself. I am happy to help others out when I get it for a few beers as well.

I now have in my hand the tools for removing and fitting the front arm bushes.
Anybody who wish to use them are welcome for the usual payment.

Originally Posted by Plane Fixer

I have just ordered the Laser bush tools for front and rear bushes on the front arms. I also have the bushes coming as well.
I will be fitting them to both the front arms I changed several months ago.

is this the same tool? Do you have a photo of your tool? (That could be interpreted badly)I am keen to see what else is out there before ordering.

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

is this the same tool? Do you have a photo of your tool? (That could be interpreted badly)I am keen to see what else is out there before ordering.

Cheers Ean

Carl,
I have an aircraft to fix in Cairns so will get back to you with a pic later this week.
They are Laser Tools 6180 and 6355 and are substantial and excellent quality, certainly on par with Kelstrom tooling, better still made in Sheffield UK. I believe they make the OE tools for LR.
Cheers, Graeme

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

is this the same tool? Do you have a photo of your tool? (That could be interpreted badly)I am keen to see what else is out there before ordering.

Totally different Carl, screw based, not frame and jig...
No hydraulic components so required more work on the removal...

Notably cheaper to purchase.

Would require more effort than the SP tool