Hi All

I have an A frame off of a car that was in a scrapyard which I am thinking of refurbing but need your advice and opinions.
The A frame is clean and practically rust free bar a little surface rust. Original paint is still there on most of it.
The 2 main bushings need to be replaced. I understand they can be drifted out. Putting a new one in requires pressing.

My main problem is there seems to be a bit of dirt or maybe rust inside the frame. It is lose and can be heard when moving it around.

Is it worth using this frame?
How do I get the loose "stuff" out? If its dried dirt, I can't see how it got in there.

I plan to swap out the one on my car as it has a hole or two.

Thanks in advance.
James

 

I would shake all the dirt down to one corner drill a small hole and inject some wax underseal to fix it in place

 

I drilled a hole and flooded with waxoil.
Bushes require special epoxy. It’s quick setting so you will need to have your pressing procedure slick.

 

Cheers guys, appreciated.

 

Hi


Still on this job.
What is the best way to get these main bushes out?


Thanks
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They are usually glued in with epoxy. Assuming A-frame is out, I suggest you cut the centre out or press it out leaving the outer remaining (similar to front wishbone bush removal). You may then have to cut away the rubber and sheath with combination of angle grinder/ dremmel and chisel!
I guess that most of us tend to replace the A- frame and bushes at the same time, so, less experience around on removal. I guess the shop uses a 60t press. Good old ebay g-clamp, anvil and lump hammer have always shifted the most stubborn jag bush/ ball joint removals - plenty of threads on forum.
Also, when refitting, rehearse it as the recommended epoxy is fast setting. I used a 6t press but it was a bit to close for comfort on my own. Got there but only just.

 

If a press is not available, then progressive destruction of the bush is a slow, but effective method of removal, though I cut back the rubber lip and drifted it out. That needs firm support and a big hammer!

When I did this job, it seemed to me that the use of quick setting epoxy, as recommended in Jaguar's manual, was principally to shorten the job time in the dealer's workshop. As I was using two thick mahogany boards, one on top of the bush and one under the frame, being pulled together by two suspension spring compressors and this being a slow process, I used 24 hour setting epoxy to give me time. It all worked as planned and neither bush has moved during the five years of regular use since then.

 

burn them out with a propane torch

 

I drilled the rubber out. Worked very well. Plenty of videos using this method on youtube.

 

...which is pretty much what DevonDavid did:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1745201