Bush removal tool

  1. My model of MX-5 is: __ NA
  2. I’m based near: __ Andover
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __ Bush removal tool

Hi everyone,
Does anyone have a Bush removal tool I may borrow off them?
I’ve asked to lend the tool off the forum with no response.
Or list exactly what I’d need to collect to make one?

Kind Regards

What sort of bush do you want to remove? I’ve got a wahl, blowtorch and a plethora of trimmers/shears/loppers. I hope you have consulted her indoors :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

But in all seriousness, are we talking control arm bushes prior to say powdercoating? If so I suggest that you burn them out as however well rubber bushes are removed they cannot be reused AFAIK. Look up mx5/miata wishbone/control arm bush removal on google and you will find that some have used threaded bar to remove, if the object is just to remove bushes say to polybush. Here is a link that may be useful.

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Hi Rhino.
I’m in the process of getting the wishbone/ control arms off to give them a dinitrol treatment and want to Polybush. The bushes are 27 years old so keen to replace. I’ve seen the videos, it was more of an opportunistic plea to borrow something someone may have already made.
Cheers!

At one time there were various specialised tools available for members use.
I’ve had a brief and unsuccessful look for this service; perhaps it has been withdrawn as too difficult to administer?

I used holesaws to cut the bushes out, its a bit less smelly than burning which I would not recommend.

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Hi,
It’s possible to make something to remove bushes quite cheaply.
A length of theaded rod, some nuts and washers is all you’ll need.
A couple of tips that I learnt when I did mine.
A blowtorch will help to soften the rubber in the control arm and expand the metal making bush removal easier.
I used oil on the threaded rod to help wind the nuts on.
A suitably sized long socket will also make the job easier.
Hth and good luck :crossed_fingers:
Cheers,
Guy

This is worth a look…

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Pretty much what I used Nick :+1:

I’ve used this technique for the front of mine after burning one out as the mess and smoke from burning is unbelievable.

The threaded bars you can buy easily on the high street are rubbish and bend or the thread is damaged easily so you need several and a lot of patience. With 10 to do at the back (I’ve bought new upper arms) I’ve been looking at tools albeit the Sykes Pickvant professional version of the above is £500. Big heavy duty C clamps which will be better than a Rod and you can get a power wrench on them are £60ish.