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Jfitzg38 · 10-16-2015, 03:41 PM

I know I'm going to get a "google this, search that" response; and I have done both of these options and more.

I have been trying to find out what needs to be removed from the stock FLCA before pressing in the new ones.

I have removed the inner tube/sleeve, and burned out the rubber bushing.

DOES THE OUTER METAL SLEEVE NEED TO BE PRESSED OR CUT OUT AS WELL?

My new bushings are on their way and I would like to have my control arms ready to press the new parts in.

Thank you in advance Zilvia! - James

ultimateirving · 10-17-2015, 01:55 PM

I can't picture the outer sleeves. But it shouldn't be a tough job. If you already have the old ones mostly clean, wait til the new ones arrive and compare. It's not a technically difficult job.

Jfitzg38 · 10-20-2015, 05:47 PM

The Job wasn't tough as I suspected but I was trying to find out if the outer sleeve (steel) surrounding the rubber bushing needed to be pressed out after burning the rubber.

It does not come out with energy bushing kits.

Thank you!

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soundboy · 10-21-2015, 03:16 PM

I believe it needs to remain. Just the bushing and the pin would need to replaced. This would come with the kit tho. The casing doesn't

*TheRealSy90* · 10-21-2015, 03:19 PM

Leave the outer casing.

10-16-2015, 03:41 PM	#1
Jfitzg38 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Lenox IL Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Energy Suspenion s13 FLCA install I know I'm going to get a "google this, search that" response; and I have done both of these options and more. I have been trying to find out what needs to be removed from the stock FLCA before pressing in the new ones. I have removed the inner tube/sleeve, and burned out the rubber bushing. DOES THE OUTER METAL SLEEVE NEED TO BE PRESSED OR CUT OUT AS WELL? My new bushings are on their way and I would like to have my control arms ready to press the new parts in. Thank you in advance Zilvia! - James

10-17-2015, 01:55 PM	#2
ultimateirving Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I can't picture the outer sleeves. But it shouldn't be a tough job. If you already have the old ones mostly clean, wait til the new ones arrive and compare. It's not a technically difficult job. __________________ Z32 with lq4 swap Desert Street Scene \|\| Dssevents.com

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10-20-2015, 05:47 PM	#3
Jfitzg38 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Lenox IL Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	The Job wasn't tough as I suspected but I was trying to find out if the outer sleeve (steel) surrounding the rubber bushing needed to be pressed out after burning the rubber. It does not come out with energy bushing kits. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-21-2015, 03:16 PM	#4
soundboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: trinidad Age: 41 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe it needs to remain. Just the bushing and the pin would need to replaced. This would come with the kit tho. The casing doesn't