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> Installing rear drop link bushings
cal44
post Dec 24 2017, 07:16 AM
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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.

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post Dec 24 2024, 01:09 AM
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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


Forcing the bushings into the links did not work for me. I soaked the bushings and links in hot water. Then squeezed the open end of the warm bushing in a worm drive clamp to shrink it so it would start in the eye of the link. Then the bushing and link were clamped between the jaws of a vise. Once the bushing was started in the eye of the link the clamp was removed and the bushing pressed in until it bottomed out. Then I used a 1 inch socket as a void to allow the bushing to be pressed completely into place.Attached Image
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