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**Zonaman** · 03-08-2011, 11:26 PM

I'm replacing my rear control arm bushings with polyurethane bushings. The photo below shows the bushings but they came two slide washers that cap over the skinny end.

I've got the bushing in but noticed that even with the bushing pressed all the way in, it's too wide to squeeze back into the mount with the slide washer on. Should I try triming down the slide washers or just not use them?

Thanks.

**leddzepp** · 03-08-2011, 11:43 PM

They are a tight fit. Try prying the mounting prongs (cant think of a better word for them) apart slightly and squeeze the arms in. Worked for me.

**Zonaman** · 03-09-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

They are a tight fit. Try prying the mounting prongs (cant think of a better word for them) apart slightly and squeeze the arms in. Worked for me.

That worked.

Thanks!

03-08-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
Zonaman Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 517	Polyurethane Bushing Question I'm replacing my rear control arm bushings with polyurethane bushings. The photo below shows the bushings but they came two slide washers that cap over the skinny end. I've got the bushing in but noticed that even with the bushing pressed all the way in, it's too wide to squeeze back into the mount with the slide washer on. Should I try triming down the slide washers or just not use them? Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 03-08-2011 at 11:29 PM.

03-08-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Polyurethane Bushing Question They are a tight fit. Try prying the mounting prongs (cant think of a better word for them) apart slightly and squeeze the arms in. Worked for me. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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