Bandit 4x4 Bushings

[ChiXterra]

What did you guys use to install them (hammer, or hydraulic)?

 

[Bklyn.X]

I've used a hammer and drift to get the old ones out. To put the new ones in a vise or a large c-clamp and blocks of wood. You could use a rubber mallet with care. Not a hammer. A press is best but I don't have one.

 

[ChiXterra]

I've used a hammer and drift to get the old ones out. To put the new ones in a vise or a large c-clamp and blocks of wood. You could use a rubber mallet with care. Not a hammer. A press is best but I don't have one.

A C-clamp, now that I have!

 

[Bklyn.X]

Just line them up, I use the wood so I don't mar them, ease them in making sure they're going in true. I put grease in there to help it along.

 

[ChiXterra]

Well, they're ordered. Add that to the growing list of things to do on the X...

 

[Bklyn.X]

Ya might want to check your TREs and CL just to make sure they’re ok while you’re in there. I’ve put in new bushings and the F’d up bearings in my aftermarket CL caused them to wear quicker than expected.
Just a heads up...

 

[TKDx00]

Do these bushings come with the Calmini Steering system replacement? No bushings are mentioned?

 

[granitex]

Bandit is the company that makes the bushings, I have a set of the HD ones in my Calmini idler arm. oh and a press is the way to go.

You can pick up a 12k at harbor freight pretty cheap. and once you get one you will wonder why you waited so long.

http://bandit4x4.com/

 

[TKDx00]

Bandit is the company that makes the bushings, I have a set of the HD ones in my Calmini idler arm. oh and a press is the way to go.

You can pick up a 12k at harbor freight pretty cheap. and once you get one you will wonder why you waited so long.

http://bandit4x4.com/

I'm guessing these do wear out because they sell a 2 set kit. Although 3 are in the picture on the site page.

 

[ChiXterra]

Ya might want to check your TREs and CL just to make sure they’re ok while you’re in there. I’ve put in new bushings and the F’d up bearings in my aftermarket CL caused them to wear quicker than expected.
Just a heads up...

I have the replacement TRE's sitting here, as well as the beefier AC TRA's. But, I will certainly check the CL.

 

[granitex]

Do these bushings come with the Calmini Steering system replacement? No bushings are mentioned?

They are already installed in the new idler arm. If you keep them greased you have a while to go before you have to think about them again. They need a shot of high pressure grease every 3k, or after wheeling.

 

[TKDx00]

They are already installed in the new idler arm. If you keep them greased you have a while to go before you have to think about them again. They need a shot of high pressure grease every 3k, or after wheeling.

ok cool thanks...