Free differential bushing removal tool.
 

I just got done replacing my differential bushings, Even though my car only has 300 miles on it, Im going to track the car so I dont need that headache later. Yes it is a major pain in the *** to remove, You will need 3ft long torque wrench and a 1 & 1/4 deep well socket. It states to remove the inner rubber first before you attempt the metal casing, I followed direction with success. I did end up locking the nut on the smaller rod, so that nut might need to be replaced.


So here is the plan, there is no need for all of us to buy the tool for 130 and use it once. If you need the tool and plan on using it in the next couple weeks I will mail it to you, ( you must cover shipping via paypal) after your done, you must ship it to the next person and make them pay for shipping as well.


Lets start a list of people that need it, just post your name and address below and people can private message each other there paypal details when the time comes.


https://www.z1motorsports.com/transm...l-p-11086.html




Only post your information if you need it soon, I dont want someone having it sit on there bench for 2 months while others could have used it.

Good job, Rep added.

:tiphat: Nice plan...

Now thats what car forum is all about helping other forum members!

Makes this forum alive again.


Kudos OP! I shall remember if I needed the tool.
Rep power added to your integrity!

Just remember the tool can only be used a few times, then the threaded rods and nuts need to be replaced. You don't want to be the one who strips the threaded rod in the middle of your repair.

Well, I need to borrow the tool!

Got my 3.69 built for my 7AT, so might as well replace the leaky bushing while the diff is out.

PM sent Cj..

I will need to borrow it soon plz.

The tools are here! but the car is still in the body shop. So, I decided to see if I could get the elephant ear bushings out of the diff that I plan to install when the car returns. I wailed on them with a hammer and socket with no success. Damn they are in there tight.

Decided to try and fashion something with the bushing removal tools from Cj.

First turn the diff upside down, mine was full of oil, so I plugged the vent.

1. I put the 1/2” acme threaded rod with nut and washer on the end, thru the size adapter and installed the adapter into the large housing (Pic 1).
2. Install the acme screw and housing through the steel sleeve in the bushing - from the bottom (Pic 1).
3. Install the big chrome 35 mm socket over the acme screw threads, as it protrudes out the top of the bushing steel sleeve (Pic 2).
4. Install the gold plate onto the top of the socket (Pic 2).
5. Install a washer and nut, on top of the gold plate (Pic 2).
6. Holding the bottom nut with a wrench, tighten the top nut.
7. When the assembly begins to become difficult to tighten, install another socket on top of the gold plate, and tap with hammer (Pic 3)
8. Tighten nuts and then tap in an alternating pattern until the bushing comes out (Pic 4)

Works like a champ! I bought the large chrome 35mm socket just for this job, so I will donate it to the kit.

I trashed the large rod first use. The rod kit from Z1 is $48, seems steep when i just need 1 rod and 2 nuts. Anyone know if that 3/4" APR rod can be source elsewhere or of a suitable substitute? Possibly even a larger rod?

I'd like to be next in line please! I have an appointment to replace the bushing the 2nd week of March.

Thank you this tool will really come in handy. Great job thumbs up!

You can pick up a standard length of 3/4” threaded rod at Home Depot or Lowe’s for $10-15.

I personally did the job with 1/2” rod, hardware and a piece of 4” channel steel.

@Sr20

Let me know when this needs to ship to you.

I am still waiting for the body shop to finish my car. I will ship it to you on time no matter what happens on my end.

SG

Mine must have been jammed in way harder than yours. There is no way a standard 3/4 allthread will work with as much force as i had to use, it would strip way before the bushing would move. The one that comes with the puller is hardened and has a non standard thread. I looked on the ARP website but i didn't see anything like it.

Thanks SG! If you can ship it out by March 3rd that should give it enough time to reach Houston by March 9th. If no on is really pressed for time I will mail it back to you.