R33 Gtst Lower control arm bushings

[HCD Velcra]

Hey guys

So since I got a "knock" when car is running over an edge or something like that, I started to replace the oem bushings to poly stuff. My next part would be the lower and inner control arm bushing

( http://www.superpro.com.au/find/superpro-suspension-parts-and-poly-bushings-for-nissan-skyline-r33-rwd-1993-1998-/cid-999500733 )

Ive heard, that it might be tricky and/or difficult ^^ because of a ball joint or something; I dont really remember the exact discussion to be honest... And here I am and hoping for some hints before I mess up. Last bushing I replaced has been the two for the power steering; guess they are easy compared to the upcoming ones?^^
please share some light, much appreciated.

 

[hardsteppa]

You're talking about the front lca? You need a ball joint remover which is no big deal, just get the screw type rather than the fork type, much easier.

The problem is, when you go to press out the bush the sides of the arm will bend out of shape.  You need to make up a wedge to go on between the sides of the arm to keep them in position while the bush is being pressed out, and then back in.

I actually welded the superpro metal bush cup into the arm when i fitted mine, its solid as a rock

[HCD Velcra]

Yeye front ones.

Alrighty, thats some worthy hint you gave me there. 
Just for the dummie part; you dont know about a DIY with some pictures?

 

Thanks so far Andy

[hardsteppa]

lol no DIY...pretty much like what's shown this this picture though; where they've welded a bit of metal across the arm to brace it. So either weld as they've done, or just cut a bit of round pipe to the right length to fit inside that bit of the arm then cut through the pipe, open it up a bit and wedge it inside the arm around the existing bush, then press it out.

[HCD Velcra]

Ah I see. Ye I guess that shouldnt be too hard to avoid. Thanks a lot my friend, Ill let you know how it went