Lower control arm bushing replacement opinions

Getting the tool off was a pain.

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There’s a hole in the ends to hit it out with a punch, but that puts a mark on the bushing end.

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Beating it didn’t help. The metal of the tool (Taiwan made tool I bought used like new years ago) is really soft. Even the thrust bearing gouges it.

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The bearing made this. I guess I need another hard washer under it.

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But it’s in and square. Might not look it because there’s a slight flat on the one side of the LCA. The original was like this too. We even put some paint on it.

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A multi hour diversion. But it is for the best. And the other side will be faster.
 
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