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top link rocker bracket
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:41 pm
by Brian Cox
my top link rocker bracket has a great deal play, must be worn out. Thinking of replacing it, does the bush just chap out ?
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:47 pm
by marcusgs
Brian,
To make this job easier, you really need a stick (arc) welder.
If you run a bead of weld through the inside of the bush from one side to the other, let it cool, and then it should come out, with a little persuasion
Simply whacking it with the hammer will most likely result in a snapped off lug from the top link casting
Hope that helps.
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:54 pm
by Brian Cox
cheers marc, will give it a try
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 9:04 pm
by Brian Cox
new bracket arrived to-night, needs a coat of paint, then will try to remove the old one. Will let everyone know the outcome
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 5:38 pm
by tom lad
I pulled my bushing out , or what was left of it ,with a long HT. bolt / threaded bar used with spacers as a puller , plus a bit of heat .
replaced with two bushes , I think they were adapters from cat 1 to cat2 ? the agri dealer had them , two were the perfect length / width.
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 8:12 pm
by Brian Cox
my panel beater son has had a go without success, he will try again this weekend using a little heat
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:21 pm
by tom lad
I think I posted pictures on here of the puller I made a year or so ago ?
I can do it again if it helps ?
I had cut off the rocker , bad corrosion of the bush , so I was only pulling the bushing out of the casting / back axle .
hope that makes sence ?
tom
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:28 pm
by tom lad
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:06 pm
by Brian Cox
Thanks everyone for your help
job done, a little bit of heat, knocked it out with a hammer and a socket
Re: top link rocker bracket
Posted: Fri May 23, 2014 9:12 am
by tom lad
well done