Need some more help on my trailing arms

[jackag91]

Is there some secret or tool that you use to remove the bolts that go through the bushings on the rear trailing arms for a tr6?

 

[swift6]

/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif If you remove the trailing arms by undoing the mounting brackets from the frame. Once the arms and brackets are off, it should be much easier to proceed.

 

[Tinster]

Jack:

See if any of these photos help you out.
Shawn is correct, the bolts easily tap out.

Be sure to make the bushing tool in the photo-
it will save you a whole bunch of time and much
less cussin'.

https://community.webshots.com/album/549568714aDQPPa

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[MarkT]

Are the trailing arms still attached to the car? I used the following guide to remove them:

https://www.tr6web.com/Documents/tr6/bushings.html

A one man job with a bit of judicious jack and stand usage. The hardest bit was removing the rear springs for me.

As Dale mentioned, a tool to remove the bushing is a must - I used the clamp method in the source above and it was a breeze. Just line it up and press out or in the bushings. Whilst you're at it, the Goodparts adjustable trailing arm brackets are also a good idea for future alignment issues...

Mark

 

[Guest]

I used an arbor press. Spent 2 hours with a drill on the first one trying to weaken the rubber enough to hammer it out before seeing the light. Best $40 I spent (or so it seemed at the time).