2G Prothane bushing question

[Tigerinstincts]

Want to know if these are supposed to come preassembled like shown in the pic. If so, are these to be pressed in? Just assumed all bushings in prothanes total bushing kit would be split design and ddnt need a press. Anyway the part number on these from prothane are C-10042. They are for both the lower control arms in the rear connecting to the rear subframe of the car. Thanks for any input

 

[Tigerinstincts]

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[shorty10011010]

Unfortunately they do have to be pressed in and they are a PITA. Using a 12ton press will get you by, but it will be a struggle. If you have access to a 22ton press or larger I would recommend using that.

 

[Tigerinstincts]

Thanks that's all I needed to know and it's fine. Getting 4 bushings pressed in won't be too expensive

 

[c2ypt1c]

Alternatively, a vise could work. If you already have one laying around, you might want to consider this. The upper control arm bushings are fairly large and I was able to vise them in: post #18 This post is pic heavy so you might need to scroll down to find post #18...

 

[Tigerinstincts]

Yeah I tried a vice at first and broke the vice just got them back from being pressed in. Looks like I have 2 of the same lower control arms tho...great. Someone pls tell me I'm wrong

 

[Lester B]

I think they're stamped with a L and R.