Hey guys, I'm unable to find any info on the net about this so here I am. Do the bushings on the lower control arms ( frame side ) come out? From what I can gather they are pressed in and rendered non serviceable? Most would just replace the LCA's when the bushings are bad. Mine are NOT bad ( new ) and I'm wondering if they will hold up in my powder coat oven at 400 degrees.. really a shot in the dark here anything helps!

 

Incase a picture helps, these are the bushings I'm referring to. Right now all I can think of is to grab a bent control arm from the junkyard for hopefully free and cook it and find out if the rubber holds up...I'd like to use a lifeline and phone JBREW on this one..

 

I can promise you common rubber or urethane bushings arent going to like 400F.

the only elastomers to hold up to that will be silicone or fluorinated polymer elastomers.

 

I don't doubt you a bit there. I've found myself in a pickle here. I'm ASSUMING, they will swell and split at 400 degrees and right now I don't see a way to do it at all. Hmmmmmmmm


Edit ::: somehow I think I have found moog replacements

 

You'll have to rent a press from....I'd try Auto Zone first since it would be free. Like an arbor press, you might be able to get a ball joint press to work.

Not sure, but 400* will burn them up...thick black smoke lol.