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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: Skyway65 on April 03, 2010, 11:52:01 AM

Title: Sway Bar Bushings Installation
Post by: Skyway65 on April 03, 2010, 11:52:01 AM
When replacing the stock front sway bar bushings how do you get them to slide onto the sway bar?  The new ones are pretty darn tight.  Will they stretch enough when heated, will dish soap help them to slide on?  The originals were not cut so I'm guessing there must be a trick to get the new ones on.
Title: Re: Sway Bar Bushings Installation
Post by: J_Speegle on April 03, 2010, 11:46:10 PM
Yes some can take some work especially if the weather is cold and you don't lube them up
Title: Re: Sway Bar Bushings Installation
Post by: Skyway65 on April 04, 2010, 10:41:46 AM
Thanks Jeff, it seems I'm learning something new everyday as I get this car put back  together. 8)
Title: Re: Sway Bar Bushings Installation
Post by: rmaginnis on April 09, 2010, 02:45:36 AM
When replacing the stock front sway bar bushings how do you get them to slide onto the sway bar?  The new ones are pretty darn tight.  Will they stretch enough when heated, will dish soap help them to slide on?  The originals were not cut so I'm guessing there must be a trick to get the new ones on.
I just cut them open with a utility knife.  I am almost certain the originals were 'overmolded' onto the bar by the supplier.
Rick