Need help with the Pedders bump steer kit.

**karfreek** · 10-31-2009, 03:55 PM

I tried to put in my bump steer kit today, but could not get the old bushings out. Any suggestions to those who have done it?

Jay

**MuscleMan305** · 10-31-2009, 04:21 PM

I think they sell some kind of specialty bushing removal tool I read about somewhere..

**concussion** · 10-31-2009, 05:08 PM

My kit is sitting in my garage. I get that sucker in or sell it.

**purplepistol** · 10-31-2009, 05:47 PM

youll probably need to take it down to NAPA or a machine shop and have it pressed out, and new one pressed in. less than $20

**sidetrack** · 10-31-2009, 07:56 PM

Here is a pic.

**karfreek** · 10-31-2009, 08:06 PM

Where do I find one of those on a Saturday night. That is similar to what I was going to try tomorrow. Using a C-Clamp and a huge socket.

Jay

**Rob@WretchedMS** · 10-31-2009, 09:06 PM

and local autozone or advance will rent that tool out, that's how we do it.

**Ron380** · 10-31-2009, 09:09 PM

Hey Rob- I just figured you guys owned one of those by now!

**Todd TCE** · 10-31-2009, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by karfreek

Where do I find one of those on a Saturday night. That is similar to what I was going to try tomorrow. Using a C-Clamp and a huge socket.

Jay

In the aisle with the guy with three hands.

**karfreek** · 10-31-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

and local autozone or advance will rent that tool out, that's how we do it.

What do they call it? Bushing Tool?

EDIT: I was just on Autozone.com, is that the ball joint tool?

Jay

**Rob@WretchedMS** · 10-31-2009, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ron380

Hey Rob- I just figured you guys owned one of those by now!

****er, yes we own one, lol

Originally Posted by karfreek

What do they call it? Bushing Tool?

EDIT: I was just on Autozone.com, is that the ball joint tool?

Jay

yes, ball joint press.

**karfreek** · 11-01-2009, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

****er, yes we own one, lol

yes, ball joint press.

Ive got the tool, picked it up this morning. Wish me luck.

**karfreek** · 11-01-2009, 06:04 PM

I got them in today, what an improvement. For some reason I thought that I needed a strut brace because of how the wheel shook on bumps. Now there is no movement. I just need to get the rest of the critical kit installed.

Jay

**MikeEast** · 11-01-2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by karfreek

I got them in today, what an improvement. For some reason I thought that I needed a strut brace because of how the wheel shook on bumps. Now there is no movement. I just need to get the rest of the critical kit installed.

Jay

You will be very happy with what a strut brace does for the overall 'feel' of the car - at least that my conclusion after a few miles with my RazorsEdge brace. VERY noticable change. As noticeable as the bumpsteer kit was.

At it didn't rub the header on the shock tower this year taking the corners at speed(ish) at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Last year it made big heavy scary noises - this year it just turned when I wanted it to, didn't complain a bit, and all I heard was the Zoomers harmonizing with the AirHammer.

I'd do it again.

Mike