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| cal44 |
 Dec 24 2017, 07:16 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Next question.........I need to install the drop link cup bushings for the rear sway bar. I haven't a clue as to the correct way to accomplish the task. The sway bar is currently in the car, I just got the cup bushings yesterday. They look to be a nylon material.
Would ya'all be so kind as give me some direction. I'm sure it must be simple but keep in mind..........I ain't that smart. Best, mike |
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| cal44 |
Dec 24 2017, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Welp......I tried the boiling water several times. I finally came to the conclusion that the bushings had maybe a 1000ths (or so) to much material to go into the drop link. Removed a tad bit with my un-scientific bench grinder, and, with a small press they went in the link ends. Then it was on to installing the link onto the sway bar and arm.
Dang.......that was not easy. Pry bar, giant pliers, wood (to pry against) and me. Finally all is good but it was a workout. The nylon type of material used is not easy or forgiving when it comes to installation but I reckon it will last indefinitely or until I'm dead, then who cares. Worked up a sweat as it is 70 today.........dang you SoCal weather |
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cal44 Installing rear drop link bushings Dec 24 2017, 07:16 AM
914Sixer Drop them in boiling water. Handle with care. Ma... Dec 24 2017, 08:02 AM cary Got busy and forgot to post.
Lube with NAPA Sil-G... Dec 24 2017, 05:22 PM Dave_Darling I used a vise to press the bushings into the drop-... Dec 24 2017, 08:59 PM SirAndy I drilled a small hole in the backside of the plas... Dec 24 2017, 09:47 PM 76-914 I almost posted a How To last week. Very simple. I... Dec 26 2017, 04:33 PM tomeric914 No heat, hot water or drilling required. Just som... Dec 27 2017, 09:07 AM HalfMoon Here's what I did. Cheap and worked like a cha... Dec 28 2017, 08:46 AM Mblizzard Just to add a bit. While very crude this is an ext... Apr 13 2018, 08:05 PM 914werke :blink: Apr 15 2018, 12:02 AM ClayPerrine It has been a long time since I had to install the... Apr 15 2018, 06:45 AM
jdamiano I just did both sides a couple days ago. Spent way... Apr 15 2018, 07:07 AM jdamiano
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