Radius Arm Bushing Replacement

[tvall]

Hi All,

My radius arm bushings are worn and barely there. I ordered a new set and was hoping you all could tell me the easiest way to replace them. I would love to do this without removing the whole front end! Is that possible? My C-bushings are good, just need to replace the rubber/poly bushings where the radius arms connect to the brackets on the frame.

Thanks!

 

[thegreatjustino]

You can't replace them one at a time, so you're going to have to remove the entire front axle assembly. You can leave the radius arms attached to the axle. Find a way to roll the entire assembly out enough to get the old bushings out and the new busings in then roll it back in. Smaller tires or a couple of car or furniture dollys would work.

 

[Brent13]

and ratchet straps to pull it all back together.....

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, I seem to remember a combination of jacking up the chassis and pulling the axle forward. I have big 6 ton jack stands and a plow frame in the front for good support. I didn't have to disconnect the track bar or brake hose and I think the front wheels were on. Then getting the radius arms back into the mounts. Pull it back with straps or a come a long, don't try to thread it in with the nuts. Hit the radius arm nuts with penetrating oil a day or so before and use new cotter pins. Good luck

 

[tvall]

Thanks folks. Was hoping for an easier process. Looks like I'll be planning some more time on it.