Subframe bush removal tool?

**CrazySx** · 17-09-2018, 16:57

Is it possible to use something like this? Or is burning them the only option?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F263685601511
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**mikeyrs** · 17-09-2018, 17:34

I would imagine they will be pretty solid in there by now. Burning them out is easy, I'm assuming you're wanting to avoid removing the subframe?

**Chriscooke** · 17-09-2018, 17:51

Saw around the centre of the bush the burn them out, or just burn them out with a proper blow torch. Did all four of mine within an hour that way

**CrazySx** · 17-09-2018, 18:25

I have the Subframe out of the car. Problem is that my neighbours are tw4ts! How long do they take to burn?
Do they create a lot of smoke and smell?
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**sx rider** · 17-09-2018, 18:52

I'm my experience yes they take a long time to burn but mine we still rubbery. I used a blade saw thing and cut mine out in the end. Petrol and a blow touch both ineffective for mine.

Edit - also yes quite smelly and smokey

**CrazySx** · 17-09-2018, 19:06

Originally Posted by sx rider

I'm my experience yes they take a long time to burn but mine we still rubbery. I used a blade saw thing and cut mine out in the end. Petrol and a blow touch both ineffective for mine.

Edit - also yes quite smelly and smokey

Maybe I will have a go at cutting them out first then. Hack saw do the job?

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**green_rs13** · 17-09-2018, 19:14

my mate swears by pressing them out.
he is older than gods dog so must be onto something.

**CrazySx** · 17-09-2018, 19:16

Originally Posted by green_rs13

my mate swears by pressing them out.
he is older than gods dog so must be onto something.

On the s14a subby? What does he use?

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**sx rider** · 18-09-2018, 16:32

Originally Posted by CrazySx

Maybe I will have a go at cutting them out first then. Hack saw do the job?

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I used something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHARP-JAB...kAAOSwRgJXilgr

**autosri** · 18-09-2018, 16:43

Sawzall makes light work of them

**evilz** · 18-09-2018, 22:17

2nd the sawzall, tried burning method= not great and makes a mess.

**CrazySx** · 20-09-2018, 21:18

Does it have to be a Milwaukee? Or any reciprocating saw?

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**autosri** · 20-09-2018, 21:38

Depends if you wanna be flash or not lol I have a small 10.8v metabo one and it’s great

**jamesd** · 21-09-2018, 10:34

knife, blow torch and a hack saw

**CrazySx** · 21-09-2018, 10:37

Originally Posted by autosri

Depends if you wanna be flash or not lol I have a small 10.8v metabo one and it’s great

I wanna be as cheap as poss. Considering the erbeaur one on screwfix or maybe the Makita. I do have LOTS to cut down in the garden. That's the justification to the Mrs

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**CrazySx** · 21-09-2018, 10:38

Originally Posted by jamesd

knife, blow torch and a hack saw

Am I correct in saying you leave the metal sleeves in or is the hack saw for that?

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**sx rider** · 21-09-2018, 11:42

depends on what bush you buy to replace them with I think , I had energy suspension ones and had to leave some of the sleeves in place...

**autosri** · 21-09-2018, 13:49

I bought some and had to remove the sleeves and used the recip saw for that as well

**CrazySx** · 21-09-2018, 14:20

Originally Posted by autosri

I bought some and had to remove the sleeves and used the recip saw for that as well

I was thinking that. Need to add a RS to my you collection.

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**jamesd** · 27-09-2018, 14:15

the ones I fitted had to remove the sleeves.hack saw a notch, chisel in behind and hit with a hammer.they bend out then

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