Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cris · 05-12-2017, 03:38 PM

How tough is it to remove these bushings? I have done a search and people talk about burning out the rubber, but you still have to contend with removing the outer metal sleeve. Is it just a hack fest? Or is there some easy technique to coax them out?

Also it looks like Brother's has GM original replacements.

Thanks, Cris

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2017, 03:43 PM

I actually did this with a C-Clamp and a Socket, think about that for a minute or two and you should be able to figure it out I don't have a picture.

Cris · 05-12-2017, 04:37 PM

Rocknrod:

Thanks. That at least bodes well that they may press out OK. I'm just concerned that the outer metal sleeve after 50 years will be a little reluctant to slide out!

Regards, Cris

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2017, 05:56 PM

What are you replacing them with? Have a link or pic?

Cris · 05-12-2017, 06:40 PM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/63-72-...tinfo/OETAB72/

I'm not a fan of poly for stock type use, would prefer rubber bushings.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2017, 06:47 PM

How good are you with a torch?

Cris · 05-12-2017, 06:52 PM

Capable with a torch, but will try to press them out first. If that doesn't work I'll get down and dirty with it.

**PGSigns** · 05-12-2017, 08:09 PM

I took a hole saw and ran it through the rubber. Left mostly the sleeve. Then just took a sawsall and put a slit in it and drove it out with a hammer and chisel. Did not take long at all. Did the trailing arms the same way. I have a shop press so went back in with that.
Jimmy

05-12-2017, 03:38 PM	#1
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal How tough is it to remove these bushings? I have done a search and people talk about burning out the rubber, but you still have to contend with removing the outer metal sleeve. Is it just a hack fest? Or is there some easy technique to coax them out? Also it looks like Brother's has GM original replacements. Thanks, Cris

05-12-2017, 03:43 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal I actually did this with a C-Clamp and a Socket, think about that for a minute or two and you should be able to figure it out I don't have a picture. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-12-2017, 04:37 PM	#3
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal Rocknrod: Thanks. That at least bodes well that they may press out OK. I'm just concerned that the outer metal sleeve after 50 years will be a little reluctant to slide out! Regards, Cris

05-12-2017, 05:56 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal What are you replacing them with? Have a link or pic? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-12-2017, 06:40 PM	#5
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal http://www.brotherstrucks.com/63-72-...tinfo/OETAB72/ I'm not a fan of poly for stock type use, would prefer rubber bushings.

05-12-2017, 06:47 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal How good are you with a torch? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-12-2017, 06:52 PM	#7
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal Capable with a torch, but will try to press them out first. If that doesn't work I'll get down and dirty with it.

05-12-2017, 08:09 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Panhard (Track) Bar Bushing Removal I took a hole saw and ran it through the rubber. Left mostly the sleeve. Then just took a sawsall and put a slit in it and drove it out with a hammer and chisel. Did not take long at all. Did the trailing arms the same way. I have a shop press so went back in with that. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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