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Posted: **Thu May 30, 2019 1:58 am**

As you will probably know, the original Metalastic bushes that have been in the A arms for decades can be sods to remove, but with a press fixture and a couple of simple pressing mandrels, the job can be done in just a few minutes.
We made a video to share the How To.
[url]http://elantrikbits.com/lotus-elan-blog/lotus-elan-removing-a-arm-bushes/
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Enjoy.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 6:54 am**

Col -
See viewtopic.php?f=42&t=16368&p=83156#p83156

Paul

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 8:31 am**

Yes, screw press type extractors will also work...but much less effort with mandrels and a press though...just a few minutes work, mandrels cost was zero... made from scrap steel...and about 30mins on the lathe, good that you did what you did.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 11:23 am**

Gopherit wrote:Col -
See viewtopic.php?f=42&t=16368&p=83156#p83156

Paul

They worked superbly! Thanks again.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 5:08 pm**

I used two old sockets and my 5 inch Record vice-works like a charm!

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