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rear sway bar cup install |
seanery |
Sep 16 2004, 09:26 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
man, sometimes it's the simplest things (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
I can't get the ball cups into the droplinks for the rear sway bar. I tried the microwave for 20 seconds, warm but not pliable then I did it for 35 more seconds and cooked em...melty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) any been there done thats? |
GaroldShaffer |
Sep 16 2004, 09:28 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
rubber malet. Also used a C clamp and just kept turning until it POP. It is a PITA
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rhodyguy |
Sep 16 2004, 09:40 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
you have to microwave them in WATER sean. i just use boiling water off the stove and carry them out in the pyrex. a little grease around the insertion point helps too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
kevin |
HarveyH |
Sep 16 2004, 09:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 19-June 03 From: Downingtown, PA Member No.: 843 |
Microwave them in water to soften. Press into the drop links using a bench vise, C-clamp, or large (water pump) pliers. Remember that they enter the drop links from opposite directions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spank.gif) A little lube helps here.
When pressing onto the ball joints of the bar or the lower shock bolt don't use lube in the socket, it can form an air seal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) preventing the socket from pressing onto the ball. Working on jack stands, I used water pump pliers to seat the drop links onto the balls. If you're working on a lift and have room to work under the car, I've been told you can use a long screwdriver or bar pivoted up in the wheel arch to lever them on. Harvey |
SLITS |
Sep 16 2004, 10:16 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Bench vise, Super Lube Spray & a socket. Easier than shit - screw the water and microwave .
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seanery |
Sep 16 2004, 10:21 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
when i put 'em in the bench vise they were just squishing in the middle. I cant' get the whole inner lip of the cup into the droplink. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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