Need help changing out rear axle bushings - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

FrostyVic · 04-07-2015, 10:16 AM

I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this subject.
I have an 03 GT that I want to replace the rear axle bushings. I have the part and the tool from Maximum Motorsport to remove and replace.
I got one side halfway out and I couldn't get it to go anymore.
If there is anyone on this board from the Hamilton area of NJ and could come by and give me a hand with this I would appreciate it and also pay you for your time.

Thanks in advance.

Mach828 · 04-07-2015, 11:05 AM

When I replaced mine I drilled out the old bushings by putting a ton of holes in it. Used a torch to heat the housing and a BFH to reinstall. It was not easy by any means.

FrostyVic · 04-07-2015, 01:29 PM

These are tough. I don't have a torch,just simple hand tools and theat specialty tool from MM.

Mach828 · 04-07-2015, 01:32 PM

I also dropped the whole rear when I did mine. I did it outside too in the dirt. Don't think I could have pulled it off with it still on the car.

stang8092 · 04-07-2015, 02:51 PM

As mentioned, use a drill to make a series of holes. You will get hot rubber on exposed arms. Eventually, you will be able to tap out the metal sleeve. The rubber will be easy to pull out. For install, lube the new bushing & use a hammer to tap it in.

FrostyVic · 04-07-2015, 04:24 PM

I got the passenger side out. The MM tool got most of it then I hit the flange end with a hammer to get it out.
I hope all this trouble is worth the repair.

FrostyVic · 04-07-2015, 08:35 PM

The deed is done. I got the old bushings out and the new ones in.
The drivers side came out a lot easier.
Thanks guys for your advice on this repair.

BONESTOCK · 04-07-2015, 08:48 PM

Phew! Glad you got it done! Looks like a long day for ya!

04-07-2015, 10:16 AM	#1
FrostyVic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hamilton,NJ Posts: 213	Need help changing out rear axle bushings I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this subject. I have an 03 GT that I want to replace the rear axle bushings. I have the part and the tool from Maximum Motorsport to remove and replace. I got one side halfway out and I couldn't get it to go anymore. If there is anyone on this board from the Hamilton area of NJ and could come by and give me a hand with this I would appreciate it and also pay you for your time. Thanks in advance.

04-07-2015, 11:05 AM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings When I replaced mine I drilled out the old bushings by putting a ton of holes in it. Used a torch to heat the housing and a BFH to reinstall. It was not easy by any means. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

04-07-2015, 01:29 PM	#3
FrostyVic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hamilton,NJ Posts: 213	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings These are tough. I don't have a torch,just simple hand tools and theat specialty tool from MM.

04-07-2015, 01:32 PM	#4
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings I also dropped the whole rear when I did mine. I did it outside too in the dirt. Don't think I could have pulled it off with it still on the car. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

04-07-2015, 02:51 PM	#5
stang8092 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 498	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings As mentioned, use a drill to make a series of holes. You will get hot rubber on exposed arms. Eventually, you will be able to tap out the metal sleeve. The rubber will be easy to pull out. For install, lube the new bushing & use a hammer to tap it in. __________________ '03 AB Mach 1 (x2), '87 Saleen #223, '92 s/c Saleen clone, '80 Mustang

04-07-2015, 04:24 PM	#6
FrostyVic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hamilton,NJ Posts: 213	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings I got the passenger side out. The MM tool got most of it then I hit the flange end with a hammer to get it out. I hope all this trouble is worth the repair.

04-07-2015, 08:35 PM	#7
FrostyVic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hamilton,NJ Posts: 213	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings The deed is done. I got the old bushings out and the new ones in. The drivers side came out a lot easier. Thanks guys for your advice on this repair.

04-07-2015, 08:48 PM	#8
BONESTOCK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh , NC Posts: 2,093	Re: Need help changing out rear axle bushings Phew! Glad you got it done! Looks like a long day for ya! __________________ 2004 Torch Red Procharged Mach 1

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