Posted By: Anonymous
Fitting polyurethane bushes - 24/07/2019 21:47
Has anyone tried and managed to fit polyurethane bushes into the rear subframe using a bush inserting tool or puller or can they only be fitted with a hydraulic press?
Posted By: jaaps2
Re: Fitting polyurethane bushes - 27/07/2019 11:32
no experience yet, although i have the new bushes available
Did hour read this post?
https://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1625942This indicates a press was needed.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Fitting polyurethane bushes - 29/07/2019 21:32
Yes I read that article but just wondered if anyone had tried. I've ordered a press now so not trying the hand puller tool
Posted By: jaaps2
Re: Fitting polyurethane bushes - 30/07/2019 19:20
I remember reading an how to for the lancia delta, but can’t find it
Posted By: godders
Re: Fitting polyurethane bushes - 06/08/2019 16:16
There is a comment somewhere that keeping the rear a little softer helps the handling!
Posted By: MIB
Re: Fitting polyurethane bushes - 14/11/2019 16:20
I used an immersion heater box spanner and a coil spring compressor!
The box spanner (Spectre 17017) fits perfectly over the subframe hole.
With a hole drilled in a heavy bar over the top of the box spanner the coil spring compressor can drag the bush into the hole.
Protect the bush by using all 4 washers supplied with the bush on the other end of the compressor screw.