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fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:26 pm
by fingers
anyone got the width of the u shaped fitting gauge for the upper and lower control bushes .....Got to pull the FJ frontend ( new CRS HR ) apart and replace all the rubbers ...this is a new frontend never been on the road but the rubbers have perished sitting in the shed ..any info appreciated ..thanks ........ :thumbsup: Fingers

Re: fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:28 pm
by Mick
i've seen that tool on ebay before no clue what to search for sorry
i've done this a few times and never used a tool don't know what the outcome is :? never had issues with wheel allignments, didn't even know there was a tool till i saw the above where i said i'de seen them on ebay :oops:

Re: fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:01 pm
by fbidek
I have one of those tools and will be able to get into the shed on Friday and measure it up for you, if no one has the detail before then.
Update - Just went for a walk and found it right away. 40mm in height.
Yell out if you need more info.

Re: fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:10 pm
by fingers
fbidek wrote:I have one of those tools and will be able to get into the shed on Friday and measure it up for you, if no one has the detail before then.
Update - Just went for a walk and found it right away. 40mm in height.
Yell out if you need more info.
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Hey mate ............sorry , which way is it 40 mm ..do you mean when put into postion to use, it will leave a 40mm gap ...........Fingers. :econfused:

Re: fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:57 pm
by fbidek
Here you go, this should be clearer.

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Re: fitting HR control arm bushes

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:10 pm
by fingers
[quote="fbidek"]Here you go, this should be clearer.

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Thanks mate , very clear indeed , big help....if this space is not done correctly the chances of failure or damage too your control arms is high ...Thanks again .....Fingers