Differential cross member

[Bob I.]

Are their other methods, to remove the rubber cushions from the cross member other than using a press. I took the original cross member to a shop and they mutilated it.

Bob

[Joe L.]

Re: Differential cross member

Are their other methods, to remove the rubber cushions from the cross member other than using a press. I took the original cross member to a shop and they mutilated it.

Bob

Bob-----


Did they bend back the tabs before trying to press the cushions out? In any event, using a press to remove them is the only practical way. It may be possible to drive them out with a hammer, but I've never tried that and, I expect, it would be liable to cause more damage than pressing them out. If the tabs are bent back, the crossmember properly supported below the cushions, and the proper press tool used, I don't see why any damage should come to the crossmember.

[Ron R.]

Re: Differential cross member

I tried to drive mine out with a large hammer and gave up.
They tend to get rust welded in place.

Had to bring it to a Corvette specialist that had a press. He removed the old and installed the new without any damage to the crossmember.

[Joel T.]

Re: Differential cross member

Are their other methods, to remove the rubber cushions from the cross member other than using a press. I took the original cross member to a shop and they mutilated it.

Bob

Bob;

You need a press, to get the old ones out and candidly to get the new ones in... Where do you live? I'm in central NJ and have a press if that is of any help to you.

Joel

[Randy W.]

Re: Differential cross member

I used lots of heat and burned out everything that wasn't steel. Worked good, if a little smelly.

[Michael G.]

Re: Differential cross member

WD.....lotsa WD. Soak 'em good and when you think your done.....soak 'em some more. Mine came out w/o a press.