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Trailing arm tool?

RickATL

RickATL

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I am getting ready to do the trailing arm bushings (along with shocks and HD springs) on Ingrid, my 91 245

I couldn't find a tool for the large bushings anywhere so I was initially planning to make Neal Wilcer's homemade tool:
http://www-ese.fnal.gov/People/wilcer/volvo_trailing_arm_bushing_tool.htm

However, I just located this tool through Pelican Parts

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/f5Pu56U9CtKPKAbU2
I wondering if this is the same thing as the tool that used to sell for like $150? I've never been able to locate one. I know someone was renting theirs on TurboBricks.

Anyone have thoughts or suggestions?
I am not sure why the photo is not linking, but I also put the direct URL to the Google Drive photo.
 
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That is just for a replacement threaded 14 mm rod and for $22.95 you don't even get a new nut.

It says right in the description that the master kit is no longer available.
 
^Same.

http://www-ese.fnal.gov/People/wilcer/volvo_trailing_arm_bushing_tool.htm

I actually worked with someone a bit craftier than I to draft a cheaper version of the tool via solidworks/CAD but our project files got corrupted. Boo.
"Homebrew" tool can be built for like $30-50 USD, if that, so we went through a few learning experiences for sure.

I believe you can still buy the Volvo tool from Skandix, but it's like $160 USD (converted) and shipping from them outside of Europe is something like $50 USD.
Found the link - http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...ng/tool-suspension-bushing-rear-axle/1040779/

Or rent it from someone here on TB.
 
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