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Old 05-12-2023, 08:51 PM   #1
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lower a arm bumpers

Any trick on installing new lower a arm rubber bumpers on a 1966 c10? I cant not get them in
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Old 05-12-2023, 10:50 PM   #2
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Re: lower a arm bumpers

I silicone greased the hole in the A arm along with the rubber part that goes in the hole and then put the A arm and bumper in a vise and squeezed it in. Took a little effort but it went in with no damage. Would help to have one person hold everything in place while someone else closes the vise.
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Old 05-12-2023, 11:24 PM   #3
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Re: lower a arm bumpers

I used soapy water in a spray bottle and tipped in one side first and the squeezed the other thru.
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Old 05-13-2023, 07:07 AM   #4
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Re: lower a arm bumpers

My complete front end is now together. I am having a hard time pushing down on the bumper. I did spray silicone spray on both pieces.
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Old 05-13-2023, 10:32 PM   #5
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Re: lower a arm bumpers

Obviously you can't use a vise now. Maybe you could wrap a nylon cord or something around the small nub and then pull it through, maybe using a pry bar or other tool as leverage. Sounds pretty challenging for sure. Good luck.
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Old 05-14-2023, 08:59 AM   #6
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Re: lower a arm bumpers

Sounds like an idea. I though it would be easy to install. I had it all put back together then decided to replace them to and now here I am.
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