Dayton 1F614 8-piece bushing driver hand tool

Bushing driver set for automotive repair

The Dayton 1F614 is an eight-piece bushing driver set built for pressing and removing bushings on automotive and heavy-equipment jobs. The kit includes a range of adapters that match crossarm sizes from 1-5/16 in to 1-3/4 in and flange sizes from 1-7/16 in to 1-7/8 in. A 3/4 in.-16 screw with a 1/2 in length provides the driving force, while minimum reach is 1 3/16 in. It suits professional technicians and serious DIYers who need a complete, matched set for repeated bushing work.

Replaces improvised press tools

Mechanics often resort to large sockets, pipe sections or makeshift drift punches when a dedicated driver is missing. Those substitutes can mushroom the bushing flange, score the housing or slip under load. This kit is worth the jump when you regularly service control arms, leaf springs or torque rods and want to avoid damaging expensive suspension components. The graded adapters keep force centred and square, reducing the risk of ovalising the bore.

Straightforward press setup

Thread the screw through the chosen adapter, seat the driver on the bushing and apply force with a shop press or a large C-clamp. The 5.2 kg weight makes the set stable but still portable between bays. The most common mistake is selecting an adapter that contacts the inner race instead of the outer flange, which pushes the bushing crooked. Always verify the adapter sits flat on the flange before applying pressure.