Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

Posted by PackardV8 On 2013/3/8 23:50:46

It mite be possible to magnetize the current tool u have.
If u can get some feeler gauge stock (it's hard) that will flex to the matching the arc of the tool and as wide and long as the bottom side of the tool. TIGHTLY wrap some #10 or #8 gauge INSULATED electrical wire around the feeler stock. Allow for about 2 feet of free length of wire at each end. Touch each end of the wire to the battery posts of a car battery. Mite have to do it 2 or 3 times. Only make conexion for 1 or 3 seconds each time. Then unwrap the wire from the feeler stock.

The feeler stock will be well magnetized. Place on op of load arm then place tool ontop of the feeler stock.

I've never done it with this type of application where very thin steel is needed.

If u want to make a quick test run then wrap a GOOD QUALITY screw driver shank with wire and touch it to battery posts. Only touch for maybe 1 to 2 seconds at the longest. 2 or 3 tries. It will magnetize the screw driver shank and it will hold the magnetism well for 10 to 20 years.