Anybody have a press in or close to London?

[mrrhtuner]

Hello all,

Just trying to replace the lower control arm bushings on our 04 mk4 possibly this weekend. Have new bushings but I'm lacking a big vice or a press.

Does anybody have a press that they could pop the bushings in for me?

Thank you

 

[Windex]

In Cambridge - yes - come on by if you want to make the trip. But you can do them in a small vice too.

 

[imo000]

Or go to the local Mufflerman and they will press it in for you for a small fee.

 

[mrrhtuner]

In Cambridge - yes - come on by if you want to make the trip. But you can do them in a small vice too.

Thank you Adam. You are my main go to guy but sometimes I don't want to keep bugging you haha

I will keep it in mind and will let you know in advance to make sure you have free time. This isn't a time sensitive matter really, just some maintenance to make the front end more stable.

Or go to the local Mufflerman and they will press it in for you for a small fee.

I didn't know of that, I'll give them a call and inquire...Thank you!

 

[Gibby]

How big of a vice would be required? Might be able to help here.

 

[Windex]

Mine is a record 6", and I did many sets prior to getting my press. any metal working vice will work, as long as it has an opening/throat of roughly 6" or more.

 

[Gibby]

Pretty sure we would be good, I will measure when I get home.

 

[Windex]

As long as the arm (about 1.5") and the bushing (about 2") and a socket (3") that is the same size as the bushing can be stacked and fit inside the jaws you should be good.

 

[Wingnut]

You can use a couple blocks of wood instead of a socket to press it in. Will allow the use of a smaller vice if necessary:

From this thread: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=154137