MOOG K7103 OFFSET BUSHING INSTALL CONTROL ARM PROBLEM

[dennispsalm91]

Trying to put upper control arms with Moog offset bushing K7103 into place. Having a clearance issue. I definitely dont want to beat it in, problem is those metal pressed in washers on the ends of the bushings. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Challenger RTA]

There rusted on. Your trying to get them apart?Heat them. You have all of this off the car. Right. Post a picture of you problem.

 

[moparlee]

Can you post a couple pictures? Never seen that problem before.

 

[dennispsalm91]

Can you post a couple pictures? Never seen that problem before.

Are those washer like spacers supposed to be on there? The shop pressed them on

 

[Challenger RTA]

Maybe this will help. They are a snug fit going in. A little dab will do ya. Grease Tell me you don't know whet that means. It has to go in kind of square or it harder to get in. Use a rubber mallet to work in.

 

[dennispsalm91]

Maybe this will help. They are a snug fit going in. A little dab will do ya. Grease Tell me you don't know whet that means. It has to go in kind of square or it harder to get in. Use a rubber mallet to work in. View attachment 134757

I'm saying are you supposed to be using those 4 washer like things, one on each side that's were im have the spacing issue, on the outside fitting in

 

[Challenger RTA]

YES. Here a closer shot.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Pull measurements on the arm inside and out. Then compare to the mounting area. You may need to tweak the inside mounting area to get it in. More so a bar in the inside of the mounting area.Maybe an 1/8 on each side. Measure it. It is a tight fit.

 

[dennispsalm91]

YES. Here a closer shot. View attachment 134760

These washers are pressed into bushing, trying to place it into bracket is off. Hitting it with mallet is definitely going to dent inner frame. I'm not seeing in your pics those washers

 

[Challenger RTA]

The bushings are on there to protect the rubber bushings from wearing and structure of the bushing. How do they compare to the older ones shape and size? Pull measurement so you know where your are at.

 

[dennispsalm91]

The bushings are on there to protect the rubber bushings from wearing and structure of the bushing. How do they compare to the older ones shape and size? Pull measurement so you know where your are at.

Ok I pulled old school trick. I put whole control arm in freezer for about an hour. Guess what ? I was able to get it in with zero battle.

 

[Challenger RTA]

In a perfect world everything works. When the world is not perfect change it. Good job!

 

[dennispsalm91]

In a perfect world everything works. When the world is not perfect change it. Good job!

Thank you for your help. Only Jesus is perfect! Have a good weekend