How do you remove upper control arm bushings on a TJ?

[TerryMason]

I took off my upper control arms last night, thinking that I'd just swap in some new bushings. I just couldn't figure out a way to get the old ones out. Is there a trick to doing this?

 

[SteelHeadz]

I use a large socket that catches the outside sleeve of the bushing and place it on a press. You can probbably get away with a large dead blow hammer and a good aim at the socket instead of your hands.

 

[abe]

or cut it out that works too if all else fails

 

[TerryMason]

The old ones didn't look to bad, and the control arm itself didn't look too strong. I was worried that if I just started banging on it that I'd bend it.

When I get some free time I'll try using a big socket and a vice.

 

[abe]

not sure but i think that steel is pretty hard the lower ones were. i havent got around to the top ones yet. "ran out of funding" being a 2005 i would think u wouldnt even have to mess with the bushings yet unless u r going to put in flex joints or somthin.