how to press out compression rod bushings ?

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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how to press out compression rod bushings ?

is there not a tool to rent to do this ?

I just tried a ball joint c- clamp but it wouldn't work

hopefully I wont have to put the car back together with the bad bushings back in tomorrow
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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need a shop press, take it to a local shop and pay them $20
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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yup need a real press.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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wonder if Napa has that service available ? I just tried a Oreily's ball joint clamp press rent a tool and couldn't make it work.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-a...ress-1666.html
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I used a shop press took 10min for both.
 
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