ajh Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Has anyone had experience/issues pressing Allmakes metalastic axle end bushings into Terrafima Defender 3deg radius arms? Just looking it seems like the bushings are larger than the opening provided. After several press attempts I want to make sure I don't need to bore them out, I never thought of the bushing collar as something that would compress very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 This is the new style arms, two halves centre welded vs I-beam like the old style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 One bushing deformed. 7 more chances to press in 4. Even 20 tonnes was insufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 is it possible to measure the hole and bushing with calipers , to see if they match ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 If anyone cares, the arms are not made to spec... it took quite a bit of time with a drum sander to get things fitting. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Are they new arms or are you replacing bushes? Would some poly bushes have been easier? Glad to hear you are getting there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 I suspect they only ever fit polys, but this is a long travel setup and rubber is more suitable. They are clearly not even bored after welding as they don't even seem round when you look closely. The fact they are painted on the bushing surface would also contribute to the idea they never considered someone might want to install normal bushings. Machining a purpose build press die would probably also help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 21 hours ago, hurbie said: is it possible to measure the hole and bushing with calipers , to see if they match ? Not anymore. I suspect I removed about 1 to 1.5mm and they were still a tight fit, enough that I need to prep and repaint before installing tomorrow. I don't have anything precise enough at the moment, but the fact they don't seem perfectly round makes that harder too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 One question though. Always used polys in the past.. with using the oe style one side of the tube sticks out more than the other, is this the inboard or outboard side? I assume inboard to allow more flex, but welcome correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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