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How to do subframe bushings the easy way

[@ricardorangel3241]

Thank you for actually showing the press portion of the repair. I've seen a few where the new bushing just appears in place like magic.

[@CarsExposed]

If it works it works thumbs up from me sir 👍👍👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@GORANDANG]

Excellent video. Just what i needed to know before i do mine. Thanks a lot.

[@nigelcallow4509]

Did u do yours mate,I've gotta do mine too

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

On youtube no matter what one does you do it wrong!!!!! I see no problem with doing it this way but who am I to say!

[@willefixit]

hey lots of rite way u tube police never turned a wrench !!lol cool press

[@sandydogy]

I find people who call others have no idea, anyone can own tools it's knowledge and knowing how to do something. You can't buy that

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrAmorti]

Did it work (and not damage the workpiece): No = wrong way Yes = right way

[@andrewallen9993]

I have made a similar tool for removing Norton Commando clutches. If it works its the correct tool!

[@peterdatechmen5506]

All good. Just check metal to metal friction. Check to see if a lubricant is required. Same also for removal, a little up around the top helps a lot on removal also. And yes hammer action of rattle guns tends to bind threads that remain under tension. Nice tool. Use it with a kit of bush/bearing adaptors and will be a versatile piece of kit!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@robbocop33r12]

"Don't have a tool that's too big" so true, so true! Great life lesson, repair lesson, comedy lesson all in one! :-)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexandriabowe]

Love it, great use of a tool that does not break the bank. I love how you show method and skill through experience. Most of us would grab an impact and ram it in and ruin the tool.

[@simonrawle7885]

Spot on job. I've don't jobs like that with nuts blots and bits of cut off steel tube. Bogeit and legit fixed it again 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

sorted mate

[@theobster]

Great tool and job, do you know if this tool would remove the front subframe bushes on a 2007 1.6 Scenic 2?

[@AdamsFishingAdventures]

This is the exact video I needed! Thanks

[@seismictuning1881]

Great video mate, improvised, got the job done, no hassle and saved the customer a small fortune!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Exactly mate that's what it's all about

[@robc5955]

Poor Dan 🤣 great tool, how could anyone not like something that saves significant money.....and does the job just as well.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Exactly mate but remember this is KZbin and the comment section lol

[@ourvanviv8858]

Hiya mate, what are the symptoms of these bushes being work, my van bangs on the front end going over potholes, changed strutt top mounts, anti roll bar bushes, ball joints ect but still the same

[@Hitchhiker_campers]

Hi @ourvanviv, did you ever get to the bottom of your knock on your vivaro? I have the same problem and have fitted everything on from suspension apart from subframe bushes and wishbones😢

[@ourvanviv8858]

@Hitchhiker_campers nope, never got to the bottom of it, van is now owned by someone else, still does it but passes mot's with no issues, weird.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

You two are the best. Always need a good laugh. Whatever gets the job done is the right tool. 👍👍👍 Leon keep them coming.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks mate

[@djsvirgo]

Hia mate brill video .helped me alot .however someone got there before me and yes split subframe .then welded.badly .i have to replace subframe .I need help with replacement of subframe .

[@bmw-e30]

Good job with no drama --recall mechanics battering my e30 with a sledgehammer some years ago trying to get these bushings off..

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Lol thanks mate

[@zoidberg444]

I have one of those knock off generic bushing service kits off fleabay from China. I think it was £50 and so far its done everything i have needed to do. Comes with about 20 different cups and 4 different forcing screws with the bearing built into the nut. I even managed to get a spare M12 forcing screw because i bent the original one.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Nice sorted👍👍👍💪💪

[@mrb1864]

useful adaptable tool for other bushes too. I got a kit with 4 size forcing screws and big selection of cups, was about £80, mix that with off cuts of steel pipe, sockets and old bearing race and you can mock up a puller for almost anything . That was a steal for £10, the forcing screw the nut and bearing are decent quality and worth weight in gold in a busy all makes auto shop . Job jobbed and I hope you washed your hands before going home :-)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Sorted💪👍

[@aitorbleda8267]

Great job! I would take my car to you if I lived near!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

SORTED

[@firoznanji1771]

Very Well Explained, Nice Video. Have to change my Bushings in my 2007 Nissan Qashqai. Will give it a go. Thank You very Much... All the way from Maputo/Mozambique.

[@KAOS_REAL]

Great video, I bet these work on e8x BMWs putting M3 bushings in, everyone always says it costs loads for the tools but not if you use a Laguna bushing tool 😂

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iandamianluciferwilson7385]

Do not put too much pressure on your tool Leon. Another good vid there mate. I made my own years ago when I was a turner at a aerospace factory. If I had know about this back then it would have saved the company a lot of money. Cheers mate.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

nice job mate

[@bladder1010]

If this is wrong, I don't want to be right! Great video. I think this may work on my '08 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V? The car isn't worth much but I really enjoy driving it. The only videos I've seen on it involve removing the entire subframe, a propane torch, and a sledgehammer, and using aftermarket bushings. Nissan doesn't sell the bushings, only the subframe, which is insanely expensive just to get rid of some noises. Thanks for the idea!!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

any time mate glad you like it

[@patkelly7999]

Great job Leon, very good idea and the cups with the cut outs are great to see where you are at:):)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@lenBrill1971]

4:50 😄😄🇨🇦👍I was thinking that. Lol. We are men. I'm going to fix my wifes 2008 Nissan sentra. Her subframe bushings are shot. The creeks and noises driving it are horrible. Thanks for the vid.

[@TheStressD]

Great video are there any other bushes that go on the subframe, I know theres the 2 back ones but are there any others? MOT said theres 4 bushes but when searching it keeps coming up with these bushes.

[@EXOVCDS]

Money saved will go towards sticker, tattoo and other project funds, good thinking!! =)

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Has he had that tattoo done yet...? He's all talk and no draws...B-)

[@EXOVCDS]

@@malcolmyoung7866 I shouldn't poke at him... he really does have a lot on his plate / to do list.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

@@EXOVCDS it's coming sooner than you think let's just hope we can get a lot of people involved

[@kinggeorge4025]

Thank you for showing how to do this job, What model van are you working on. Thank you , NZ

[@stevehayes6661]

Any tool that works and gives success IS THE CORRECT TOOL for the job

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Sorted

[@dornyeeaston1635]

Spot on mate , another great job done with expertise :) :)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@jaybenjamin5649]

Stop I know what your thinking 4:35 😂😂😂😂😂 hilarious

[@Richlee15]

You done the rear bushes too? I have this problem with the rear..

[@leepageuk]

Excellent ... real world mechanical work done at the right price and done properly !!! Don't pay silly money for stealership tools and exorbitant garage hourly rates. A little bit more time spent doing it yourself is so much more satisfying (and much cheaper !!)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks a lot mate that's what I like to keep in my videos real world The Good The Bad The Ugly none of this Hollywood stuff sometimes a job works sometimes the job doesn't sometimes we make mistakes sometimes things happen that's just life I keep everything in my videos

[@dakotaa8276]

Your a true mechanic after my own heart

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@Diagnosedan]

Great Video, especially the last minute. That's where the video gets really interesting 😂😂😂😂😜😜😜😜

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I thought the best part is when I hung up on you

[@Diagnosedan]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage 😜

[@philipcoughlan7449]

I have a fiat grande punto do you no if I need a special tool to remove and fit new bushes on the rear subframe great vid

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Any bushings that goes into a housing like that technically you need special tools for in the sense of you need some sort of polar but as you can see you can make them up from pretty much anything

[@GSimpsonOAM]

Have a look on FIAT forum as there are some good guides on there. Look at other model FIATs too on there as procedure will be similar.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Hahaha... you had too much fun with this & your lube, Leon! 😂😂😂 Love the use of cheaper or used tools to do a job. Pure ingenuity!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hahahah thanks

[@next0845]

I’ve used all sorts of tubing in the past with threaded bar and various nuts and washers. 👍 Sorted.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Looks a quality tool, Leon...will have to buy one for no reason whatsoever...'Just in case?'...just found a reason...

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Exactly mate for that price you can just buy one you'll be amazed what it can actually be useful for

[@markys9037]

At 5.30, where did this washer come from? Never came with the bushes I bought? Has it came from the vehicle when you took the old bush off?

[@warrenlewis7726]

Great help that vid mate, thanks for your efforts 😘

[@1942Grampz]

Great video, well explained. Can I do this on a Nissan Micra K12. Pull the rear of the front subframe down far enough to get at the rear bushings, I have make shift pressing tools. Many thanks.

[@wolftrepreneur]

What model is this? Great video

[@jrx2662]

where can I buy that tool?

[@jaybenjamin5649]

One thing I do for bushings on things like wish bones is get my engine hoist and turn it on its arse then get my 2 tonne car hack and press the bushing in using the frame of the engine hoist and jacking up the Jack to cause the pressure

[@nickaxe771]

Will this tool be suitable for the Nissan 2006 note E11 I think it is. Is there 2 or 4 X-member mounting bushes.

[@hosseinhatamipour1423]

Hi mate I’m from Australia please let me did you buy this tool online or from Sunday marketplace or some where else thanks?

[@125sm3]

Great find Leon , Nothing wrong with using tools designed for other vehicles. If it does the job at a fraction of the cost why not .

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@ez3817]

Nice one, need to do both mine . Excellent vid bro 👍

[@Badgertronix]

You're a superstar of ingenuity 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

I am special my Mum tells me that every day

[@scoobylee1]

Loving the videos you give me alot of help doing things on my only car thank you very much could I ask on a mk4 astra does the subframe need to be removed to do the bushes thinking of putting power flex bushes in seem pretty straightforward to fit ask they come in 2 halfs just need no if I actually need take the frame off thanks very much

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hi mate if you got the right tools no it doesn't need to completely come off you can do what I've done on this vehicle

[@scoobylee1]

Hi thanks very much for the reply much appreciated thank you will give it ago in the next week or two hope you and your family have a lovely xmas many thanks

Got two quotes by shop to replace 4 ball joints (bolted in not riveted) and 2 upper control arm bushings (2 per arm) on a 86 Toyota 2WD truck of $1400 and $1600. Ridiculous. It was pure book pricing with 2-1/2 hour per ball joint (WTF?). I bought all the parts for ~$115 and a nice Harbor Freight 12 ton press on sale with a 20% discount delivered for $98. Did all the work in my complex black top parking space in the 92 degree heat in just over 6 hours from set-up to clean up. Only took 1-1/2 hours to do all 4 ball joints as I had an OTC puller. The control arm bushings were a pain to get out without deforming the arm, so took some learning. .

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Top work mate 💪👍

[@gaz2699]

is this bushing tool for the laguna rear bushes ?

[@mr4x41111]

Excellent video

[@timstone5112]

First class presentation.Rough engineering made easy by a first class mecky fitter.

[@joemountford6490]

Would this system work on a 2006 Nissan Note, other vidio's seem to show that the whole sub frame being removed, Cheers, Joe

[@Automotive_Solutions]

Made it look easy and it feels good adapting tools to fit. 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate it's always about adapting things squeezing things pulling things are no wait we're talking about working on cars hahaah

[@fredsimson6758]

lol

[@abulzuze]

Can this Sealy tool applied on jaguar rear subframe!?

great job. great camera angles as well

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thank mate

[@bigpimp347]

doing mine today.. ripped the inners out as the stupid nut pulled the central sleeve thing through and pulled it through the top, so new plan, large washer off an angle gringer (won't bend) and the remaining top washer without the centralising part and hopefully pull them out tomorrow.. leaving them soaking in WD40 over night too.. bloody things..!!

[@bigpimp347]

well that went down like a lead balloon.. word of advice.. if the inner rips out, good. if the inner stays in, try to get it out, whilst using the bodge removed and massive washer off a grinder to remove the bush it ripped the mounting off the subframe..!! yet the passenger side without the inner came out no problem.. so now what ?? new subframe, or get the bush out hammer the bottom back to shape, use the tool to re insert the surround and weld it back in (after removing the bush first) set fire to the van ?? or sue the video maker for bad advice :)

[@valtercarnevale1806]

ottimo lavoro💪🏻👍🏻🔝 puoi mettere il link per acquistare l'attrezzo? grazie

[@iknowjack4693]

Weldone mate, proper job 👍

[@lukeschaeffer2551]

Any chance you know if this can be done as easily on a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5?

[@robertlee3734]

is it the as a 2011 connect

[@outensuk]

also egr has been cleaned also now has a slight whistle when coming of the throttle renewed all intercooler pipes cant find any leaks using spray around engine chears danny

[@TPaolozzi]

i need to remove both rear subframe to floor bushes on my 308 is the there a specific remover or is it possible to make one up or any other way of doing the job? i cant find a one especially for the 308.

[@HootMaRoot]

Wish me and my mate knew about that tool as we spent a morning making a similar tool but we also had lots of extras for different sizes

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

The most important thing is mate you got it sorted that's all that matters

[@ronaldabrahams2448]

Hi Leon. Are those bushings available for a 2006 Renault Megane Scenic for sale in the UK. I am in Cape Town, South Africa. Im told it is not available here. Pls revert

[@malcolmbarker4862]

Well done mate it worked perfect handy tool

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@AliMackMechanical]

Av got a similar kit for pulling bearings and Bush's. I bought it about 3 years ago for an old rover I had. It would probably work same way looks like same tool lol.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Sorted

[@tonypond8196]

Great advice never put too much pressure on your tool when things are tight .

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cinemabunny]

I put the new bushings in the freezer overnight to shrink them a bit

[@karlbigmore7949]

Did it on drive on stand saved me 700 quid thanks good idea

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate that what is all about boom

[@IanScottsCars]

Hi I am just wondering if you can help me out with the rear subframe bushings removing tool, as you no the are very expensive to by, my car is a Mercedes Benz 190e 1989 w201, thanks for reade this post, thanks again Ian

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hi mate I'm not sure what you're asking can you be more Pacific please

[@rondhole]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Thanks for the video. Could you tell us why you need to replace that bushing? What is the complaint?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

@@rondhole This was not your original question they were obviously replaced because they will warn that's why you replace things

[@rondhole]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Just want to know what is the symptoms of cross-member bushing wear. I do not want to replace things and do not fix my problem. I know the symptoms of swaybar links or bushings, control arms, or shocks. But very rarely find any info about cross-member bushing. Is it clunk, squeak, rattle, or shimmy ride.

[@dennisphoenix1]

It's the perfect tool as it's a renault van you are working on. Renault keep things the same . Cheaper manufacturing. You can push the new bush in by using a bottle jack and a piece of pipe , just be careful not too raise the van off the lift 😂😂

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Lol

[@faridamahmod9982]

Cannot find this tool on eBay there is one for £40 but does not have the exact tool as in KZbin

[@malcarr9449]

Hi could you please tell me we’re you got the 10 tool from to do traffic bushes in subframe how did you know they were gone was the steering wheel shaking thanks mal

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

EBay mate the bushings fail the test

[@malcarr9449]

bodgit and leggit garage what do you mean

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

i got the tool from ebay and the bushings fail the vehicle test

[@AllanO808]

I've got a load of bushings to replace on my 2006 passat, what bushing tool would be my best option? I really don't want to be buying loads of tools for each type of bush.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hi mate it's really difficult to say as it all depends on which bush in you actually are replacing some of them do need special tools it's just the Way It Is but if you get set a universal bushing kit it can do a lot of them but nothing will do all of them

[@AllanO808]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Thanks very much for your help, I'll organise that, most of the bushes are on the way out due to the age of the car. It's a good runner, so I'm reluctant to replace it with only 170k on the clock.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

@@AllanO808 👍

[@forevercomputing]

Is that the S7 Edge with the typical dead pink line. Some pressure up top will recover it for a few minutes. I just replace the screen.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Lol yes it is mate

[@PaulyD0859]

How can it be wrong if it feels so right? 😝 I love making/improvising/repurposing tools.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

'How can it be wrong if it feels so right?'...Tried telling my 'ex' that...didn't work...

[@PaulyD0859]

Malcolm Young, maybe you just needed to repurpose your tool. 🤣

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jtrawson442]

Hey bud...u think I could borrow that tool? I can’t find one to buy at a reasonable price

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

sure i will do the job for you aswell

[@jtrawson442]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage if I lived near you I’d bring it to you for the job but I live the US. I can get the tool, but it’ll cost me around $400+.

[@gigibincheci]

Please help me, I'm from Romania, the procedure also for Renault Laguna 2001-2007 ?

[@scoobydo2]

Brilliant Video

[@martinmcdonnell1996]

Great video, giving it a go tomorrow, I hope I do well.

[@nigelcallow4509]

Did u manage to do it mate

[@macd200]

@@nigelcallow4509 yes, we had to modify the puller we had a bit to make sure it pulled the full bushing down and not just the rubber centre.

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Leon 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@Normanskie]

What would I look for if I wanted to purchase a bush bearing on its own.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

hi mate i am not sure what you mean

[@kjw7556]

can i ask what your location is pal?

[@mathy210]

Couldn't you use a longer bolt to install the brushing wouldn't it pull it in all so would this tool work on a Audi A6

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Yes any boltwood work you just have to be careful to make sure it's strong enough and you have the proper cup sizes to push on the bearing properly so you don't make it go to one side or do any damage

[@mclaren122]

I still drive an mb w211 320 cdi 2007, with 227 000 km.(good codition) but not gone get rid of that for a while. can't afford a new one witch is big enough for us. need space for a eletric wheelchair. ehhe

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

👍💪

[@kawasakiman8965]

Excellent job

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@123lasfuentes]

Where can I get that tool??

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

ebay

[@achhidayat1625]

What's name the tool?

[@123lasfuentes]

@@achhidayat1625 subframe bushings

[@careyautorepairs]

Save you the time for the people that want it. Ha ha. ( Sealey Bush Removal Tool LAGUNA - Model No VSE4777 - Renault Laguna, 2001 Onwards. ) Nice video brother.

[@SooperSkoots]

Hi Leon would a wheel bearing kit of similar design not do the job !!, great video mate i must say..

[@jaybenjamin5649]

Where are you based mate ?

[@timdawg747]

EXCELLENT IDEA.. GOOD JOB.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate

[@ericcorse]

Well done and the best $12.58 ever spent.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Boom

[@steveselvage1468]

Wish I could find a mechanic like this Just had my crv serviced at a local kwik fit, oil is 10mm over the max mark and they failed to notice the sticky caliper

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Next time you need anything doing on your car mate take a trip over to Ireland and I will do it for you no problem and we can also film it boom sorted lol

[@outensuk]

just a quicky I have a mk2 1800 tdci sport focus it ia shaking and darish smoke coming from exaust I put it in garage they said all fine however still shaking and running like crap I have had timing belt renewed also knock sensor injectors ok ? garage says. anyway fitted new rad intercooler air condenser does sound like bottom endy until warm could it be my maf as I have cleaned it but noticed when I took it of car kept running no change is this ok thanks danny

[@lascar48]

Brilliant Leon.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@paulbeddows6014]

What ever works and gets the job done !!!!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate