Replacing bushings (PDM kit) : Any tips/pointers?

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Gonad
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My car: 1992 Nissan 240sx Coupe. Bone stock suspension. You can seeexisting mods/info/pics about it on my website (see sig below)

I currently have the PDM-Racing bushing kit and swaybars which includes:

- TC Rod Bushings- Rear Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushings- Front Lower Control Arm Bushings- Rear Subframe Bushings- Whiteline Front and Rear Swaybars

I also have a set of D2 coilovers that are currently on delivery and should,hopefully arrive sometimes early April. The problem I have is, I want to getall this installed before my first event with the car, which is on April 24th.I would prefer to get this done at least a week or two in advance to allowthe changes to break in.

Seeing as the shocks/springs have to be removed in order to replace thebushings for the rear bushings (I don't think fronts need to be removed), Iwould prefer to have the D2 while I'm doing the swap however I don't wantto hold back till last minute.

I would have done the swaybars earlier, but I figure that I can do it while Ido the bushings swap as well. At least this way I can experience a moredrastic change in terms of before and after.

So, what I'm looking for is suggestions/tips, as well as any special tools Iwould need in order to accomplish this task. I currently don't have access toa press, however my dad has a flat-bed press at his work (although I don'tknow if he would be able to let me use it). What other alternative do I haveto press the bushings in then?

I am sure some of you have done these mods (either on your car or friends)so hopefully you can provide some tips/warnings before I attempt to do mine.Oh yea, I also have the FSM (factory service manual) handy. :)

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barrigas14
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you have to get a press to get the old bushing out and get the new ones in. if not then it is harder than hell. so get the bushing pressed.

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Gonad
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Well I already know about using a press, but I'm wondering ifthere is anything else I should know before I start taking thearms apart or whatever.

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I would make sure to grease the inside of the bushings before you insert the center metal sleeve. Do the same to the sway bar "D" bushings before you put the bar in. I have heard that poly bushings squeak.


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