Powerflex Thrust Bushes Have Finally Arrived!

[e34.535i.sport]

SO - they finally got here... I'm now dying to get them in!!! I've borrowed a press from work to get the old ones out (hopefully!) and the new ones are just push in.

Here's some pic's... Can anyone confirm this is the correct set up with the big washer on each side before I jump the gun?







I'll try to document the switchover and do a write up incase anyone else is interested but it's pissing down at the mo!

[whiskychaser]

[I'll try to document the switchover and do a write up incase anyone else is interested but it's pissing down at the mo!

Possible solution?:
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...keyword=Gazebo

[e34.535i.sport]

Possible solution?:
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...keyword=Gazebo

OMG 9.99 - that's quality!!!! Nice one!

[e34.535i.sport]

Anyone got any tips for pressing out the bushes? I'm in the middle of it now and just nearly burst an eyeball so thought I'd post before going for round 2.

I assume they come out either way - not just one way???

[Tiger]

I don't see how that would fit the upper control arm bushing. I don't think you got the right one. It needs to look exactly like the factory unit in terms of steel sleeve that you press into the thrust arm.

To press out the bushing, you need several things... several steel plates. Two to support the thrust arm in place so the sleeves can slide out. One tube pipe that is the same width of the thrust arm bushing (old one will do) and then another plate on top of that tube so the press has somewhere to push down onto the bushing without tearing out the center core.

[Tiger]

Which one do you have in this list?

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products....3&catalog=0903

I went to all different sites and none of them has the thrust arm bushings.

[russiankid]

If you cannot press the old bushing out you can either drill out the rubber inside the bushing and get the metal sleeve that the bolt goes through out and hack saw through the metal sleeve to relieve the tension, or burn the rubber and do the same as I already mentioned.

[Barney Paull-Edwards]

Use the bush method,old engine oil diluted with diesel, pour over bush, allow to soak in,light up,have beer/coffee, hack out remains. Be a bit careful of heat tranfer to other end by immersing in water.

[Ferret]

I don't see how that would fit the upper control arm bushing. I don't think you got the right one. It needs to look exactly like the factory unit in terms of steel sleeve that you press into the thrust arm.

To press out the bushing, you need several things... several steel plates. Two to support the thrust arm in place so the sleeves can slide out. One tube pipe that is the same width of the thrust arm bushing (old one will do) and then another plate on top of that tube so the press has somewhere to push down onto the bushing without tearing out the center core.

Tiger, powerflex bushings are somewhat odd mate.

Instead of just going inside and being shaped like the normal bushing - they tend to engulf the whole fixture like they do with the rear subframe bushings:



This way they dont need any major steelwork within the bushings themselves - they support from all angles.

535iSport - Yeah mate I think you've got those the correct way around! Washers go outboard - post us up a photo of when you put them into the arm to show everyone what they look like!

[Ferret]

Possible solution?:
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...keyword=Gazebo

If I ever meet you, I'm going to buy you a crate of beer!