<![CDATA[how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press]]>How to replace control arm bushings in an e36...

Tools you need:

1. Vice

2. saws-all

3. chisel

4. hammer

5. Beer (optional)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/1884/how-to-replace-e36-control-arm-bushings-with-no-pressRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:53:52 GMTMon, 16 Sep 2013 20:00:45 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press on Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:03:06 GMT]]>I have the centered hole m3 ones, I took them to my neighbor's auto shop, he knocked the old ones out with the air chisel and put the new ones in with a bottle jack type of press.  My wife makes them a batch of cookies and we are even lol.

I cut the rubber out with a box cutter.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/28089https://wibimmers.com/post/28089Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:03:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press on Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:02:40 GMT]]>i just used OEM. It's amazing how many tools you can buy and still realize you have NO TOOLS!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/28078https://wibimmers.com/post/28078Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:02:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press on Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:10:47 GMT]]>offset bushings = more caster = more dynamic camber = more fun

I made a tool out of steel plate and threaded rod to install the LCA into the CABs.

how areyou guys doing it

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/28046https://wibimmers.com/post/28046Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press on Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:36:04 GMT]]>Also doing this today, what did you use for replacements?  I use m3 oem ones, more rubber for less flex and longer life.  Air chisel works good to get them out too.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/28040https://wibimmers.com/post/28040Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:36:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to replace e36 control arm bushings with no press on Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:05:16 GMT]]>There you have it! My first DIY!

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Cut the middle rubber out. Cut slit into metal race. Chisel out then you are golden!

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