a-arm bushing

[beerbear]

could someone let me know how the best way to get the bushing out of the a-arms without damaging them

[metalstudman1]

I took a long 3/8" bolt, drove from the other end by just tapping around the inner edge, if you end up with a ding you can file it off. Or get a 3/8" oak dowel-you may have to keep cutting a good square edge on it though. The thick outer part of the bushing is where bolt has the most pressure and needs to be nice and round.

[beerbear]

thanks i'll give that a try. the people that had this kart had the bolts so tig ht that when you lifted the front the arms did not even move

[metalstudman1]

FYI- lightly lube the bushings & bolts or drill the A-arm for a grease zerk. The bolts oxidize pretty quickly and that will make them not move also.