How to Replace a Broken Pivot Cup

This is a tutorial on how to replace a broken pivot cup with one from another truck or one you purchased.

Step One:Disassemble.

Take off the axle and bushings, and then scrape out the broken pivot bushing.

Step Two: Prep the “New” Bushing.

Do Step One to the second truck if it isn’t already like this.

Remove the bushing. If it doesn’t come out easily do the following:

Rinse the bushing under hot water for at least a minute.
Next, pry or pull out the bushing using pliers. If it still won’t come out, give it more hot water.

Step Three: Replace it.

Put the new bushing in the pivot cup.

Step Four: Assembly. 

Put the truck back together.

Finished!

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