Pressing upper control bushing?

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
200,000 MILES • 3.9L • AUTOMATIC
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FLOATR925
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I've pulled both old upper control arm bushings out an pressed 1 side in ok.I have that middlebar in the way now an am having trouble getting the ball joint tool over it correctly..What other options can I try with this type bushing install? I was wondering if a 2 or 3 jaw puller could do it..that middle size cup in the kit won't fit as the part goes around bushing rubber.
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Sep 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Sep 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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I tried to load pics but had trouble.

I have access to a vice to use.I tried a different C clamp but can't position it evenly, with that middle mount bar in the way..
Sep 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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