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loom34432

08-19-2013 08:11 PM

trailing arm bushings

Has anyone had difficulty in replacing their trailing arm bushings? I've got the poly ones and they are HARD to get in. What's the easiest method?:chevy:

kaycee

08-19-2013 09:24 PM

Re: trailing arm bushings

I used a big C-CLAMP and some poly grease

Tx Firefighter

08-20-2013 09:43 AM

Re: trailing arm bushings

Make sure the outer shell is nice and clean inside. A drill and a sanding drum might be required. You don't want any remnants of the old rubber bushings left in there to hinder installing the new ones. Then, grease and press like the guy above said.
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tinydb84

08-20-2013 01:13 PM

Re: trailing arm bushings

Freeze the bushings. It will give you a tiny bit more space

GEARBOXGARAGE

08-20-2013 07:49 PM

Re: trailing arm bushings

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaycee (Post 6229244)

I used a big C-CLAMP and some poly grease

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84 (Post 6230230)

Freeze the bushings. It will give you a tiny bit more space

Tag team these to recommendations and you should be set!

loom34432

08-20-2013 10:03 PM

Re: trailing arm bushings

Hey thanks everyone!! I have sanded them clean on the inside, but did'nt think about freezing them. Thats good idea, frozen and poly lubed, they should jump right in.:metal:

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