Do I need to remove the sleeve when replacing upper control arm bushing?

[Ronster1]

I'm replacing the upper control arm bushings on my 07 Wrangler. I'm replacing the OEM rubbers with Rugged Ridge Poly Bushings. Wondering if I need to remove the sleeve on upper control arm housing on Dana 30 differential to use the aftermarket bushings.

 

[Chris]

Can you post a picture of the sleeve? For some reason I wasn't aware of any.

 

[Ronster1]

Its the metal sleeve around the OEM Bushing. The center of bushing mostly came out and I need to know if i need to clean the rest of the rubber out or take the sleeve out.

 

[BLACKJKU]

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Its the metal sleeve around the OEM Bushing. The center of bushing mostly came out and I need to know if i need to clean the rest of the rubber out or take the sleeve out.

Yes that is part of the old bushing, glad you posted a picture because I couldn't think of a sleeve either.

 

[Ronster1]

Just an Update. You need to leave the sleeve in for the Rugged Ridge Poly bushings. you have to burn the old rubber out. Found that out after removing it (forcefully).