Free differential bushing removal tool.

INFmstrTech · 06-01-2020, 07:31 AM

I’ve done a ton of these bushing replacements. The Z1 tool definitely works for the aluminum subframe z/g’s as the outer shell plate pulled the bushing with very little effort. Now talking about the z/g’s with the steel subframe that’s another story-the outer shell plate doesn’t go through the subframe with the same ease at all- I was using a 3/4in extendable ez-red 4 foot ratchet, with the car on a lift, even that was a huge PITA-and it still took forever.
Ultimately I found that using the small center bushing remover first to get that portion out of the way, cleaning the fluid if there is any left so it doesn’t get in your face, Then using an air hammer with a chisel bit to push the bushing out. It takes literally 30 seconds, if you want to make a couple cuts through the outer shell with a saws-all, collapse it in a little then chisel it out that way works as well. But seriously F that removal tool for the steel subframes, again with the aluminum it works very well. Just my .02

Rusty · 06-01-2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by INFmstrTech

I’ve done a ton of these bushing replacements. The Z1 tool definitely works for the aluminum subframe z/g’s as the outer shell plate pulled the bushing with very little effort. Now talking about the z/g’s with the steel subframe that’s another story-the outer shell plate doesn’t go through the subframe with the same ease at all- I was using a 3/4in extendable ez-red 4 foot ratchet, with the car on a lift, even that was a huge PITA-and it still took forever.
Ultimately I found that using the small center bushing remover first to get that portion out of the way, cleaning the fluid if there is any left so it doesn’t get in your face, Then using an air hammer with a chisel bit to push the bushing out. It takes literally 30 seconds, if you want to make a couple cuts through the outer shell with a saws-all, collapse it in a little then chisel it out that way works as well. But seriously F that removal tool for the steel subframes, again with the aluminum it works very well. Just my .02

Good to know about the aluminum sub-frame.

I can remove the bushing in about 20 minutes in the steel sub-frame. Putting a new one in takes me about 1 hour.

INFmstrTech · 06-12-2020, 07:02 AM

If your talking about installing the z1 bushing...put it in the freezer for a few hours, it will slip in with super easy with a couple taps of the mallet, when it’s hot it definitely takes some good beating to get it seated all the way.! You’ll love installing when the bushing is cold!

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Good to know about the aluminum sub-frame.

I can remove the bushing in about 20 minutes in the steel sub-frame. Putting a new one in takes me about 1 hour.

deuce189 · 08-08-2020, 12:25 PM

Is this sharing of the tool still going on?

ZoomZ · 09-14-2022, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by INFmstrTech

If your talking about installing the z1 bushing...put it in the freezer for a few hours, it will slip in with super easy with a couple taps of the mallet, when it’s hot it definitely takes some good beating to get it seated all the way.! You’ll love installing when the bushing is cold!

Wouldn't hurt to heat up the subframe a little as well.

06-01-2020, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
INFmstrTech Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Near Frisco, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 08coupe, 07sedan Rep Power: 6744	I’ve done a ton of these bushing replacements. The Z1 tool definitely works for the aluminum subframe z/g’s as the outer shell plate pulled the bushing with very little effort. Now talking about the z/g’s with the steel subframe that’s another story-the outer shell plate doesn’t go through the subframe with the same ease at all- I was using a 3/4in extendable ez-red 4 foot ratchet, with the car on a lift, even that was a huge PITA-and it still took forever. Ultimately I found that using the small center bushing remover first to get that portion out of the way, cleaning the fluid if there is any left so it doesn’t get in your face, Then using an air hammer with a chisel bit to push the bushing out. It takes literally 30 seconds, if you want to make a couple cuts through the outer shell with a saws-all, collapse it in a little then chisel it out that way works as well. But seriously F that removal tool for the steel subframes, again with the aluminum it works very well. Just my .02 JARblue, Rusty, -ZS-Carpenter and 1 others like this. __________________ ‘08 coupe w/Stillen SC, Custom A2A, SD, ID1050x, e85, eagle rods, high temp coated pistons, P&P heads, JWT C2, manual swap, stage 2 clutch. EcuTek(Eugene)

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deuce189 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 sport Rep Power: 16	Is this sharing of the tool still going on? __________________ 2K9 MB M6 Sport Touring \| Stillen lip \| Motordyne CB \| Swift spec-R \| Up-Rev Tune

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