Differential bushing replacement - help

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speedslave
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So I want to replace all bushings supporting the diff.The 2 in the frame look to be the most difficult. Questions for those that have done it, once the diff is dropped can the bushings in the frame be pressed out with some tool vs burning and cutting it out? I've videos of guys that use a socket, long bolt, sleeve , washers to press out bushings thought it might work on these. Any info regarding the process would be appreciated.


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Ace2cool
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Yeah, there's no real "easy way" to get to those. Personally, if they're still in decent condition, I'd just leave em be. They don't really add or detract from the handling like the subframe bushings do. I would say just from looking at them, that pressing them would work, but I've never personally done em.


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