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Posted by: jack20 Nov 20 2014, 02:47 PM

Anyone have advice on installing new bushings in the rear stabilizer?

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 20 2014, 02:50 PM

The bushings usually slide into the droplinks fairly easily.

The hard part is getting the ball pressed into the bushing. I drill a small hole in the center of the bushing to let the air escape, then lube them up and use a c-clamp or similar tool to press the stabilizer ball into the bushing.

Posted by: jack20 Nov 20 2014, 02:55 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2014, 12:50 PM)

The bushings usually slide into the droplinks fairly easily.

The hard part is getting the ball pressed into the bushing. I drill a small hole in the center of the bushing to let the air escape, then lube them up and use a c-clamp or similar tool to press the stabilizer ball into the bushing.

Posted by: drgchapman Nov 20 2014, 03:03 PM

You need a BF pair of channel Locks to get the ball into the bushing. Squeeze until it hurts then squeeze some more. Grease helps. Just replaced one last month.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 20 2014, 03:06 PM

QUOTE(jack20 @ Nov 20 2014, 12:55 PM)

Posted by: jack20 Nov 20 2014, 03:07 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2014, 01:06 PM)

QUOTE(jack20 @ Nov 20 2014, 12:55 PM)

I'm having trouble getting the new bushings into the lollipop holder. Any tips there? I tried putting the bushing in boiling water. No help. Tried grease, nothing...

Hmmm, never had that problem, where did you get the bushings from?

Posted by: jack20 Nov 20 2014, 03:23 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 20 2014, 01:06 PM)

QUOTE(jack20 @ Nov 20 2014, 12:55 PM)

I'm having trouble getting the new bushings into the lollipop holder. Any tips there? I tried putting the bushing in boiling water. No help. Tried grease, nothing...

Hmmm, never had that problem, where did you get the bushings from?