problem with swaybar bushings
08-01-2006, 02:26 PM
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problem with swaybar bushings
i finally went to put in the swaybar that came with my car in the rear and i found this
how can i get this bushing back in? ive removed the bolt inside it and pounded on it with a hammer and it wont budge!
how can i get this bushing back in? ive removed the bolt inside it and pounded on it with a hammer and it wont budge!
08-01-2006, 03:04 PM
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i dont know, but when i put my new bushings on my bar, they looked too small, i was told soapy water, thats what i used, and thats what worked... well, that and a lot of twisting and pushing and all that
08-01-2006, 03:26 PM
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Pounding with a hammer wont do any good since the rubber absorbs all the force. Try to compress it in a vice.
If that fails, get an m10 bolt and nut, a big washer (larger than the metal OD), and smaller washer (slightly smaller than the metal OD) and press it back in. Place the smaller washer on the end where the rubber is sticking out. You can even try using a socket on one end as well - you get the idea.
Or the easiest solution - buy new aftermarket sway bar links.
If that fails, get an m10 bolt and nut, a big washer (larger than the metal OD), and smaller washer (slightly smaller than the metal OD) and press it back in. Place the smaller washer on the end where the rubber is sticking out. You can even try using a socket on one end as well - you get the idea.
Or the easiest solution - buy new aftermarket sway bar links.
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08-01-2006, 04:58 PM
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Their was a thread a couple of months ago for buying swaybar drop links
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ght=drop+links
But I think he has none left. I'd buy a pair if he still had some.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ght=drop+links
But I think he has none left. I'd buy a pair if he still had some.
08-01-2006, 07:15 PM
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well my dad ran it up to anderson automotive for me (i had been workin in the garage for a few hours and was dirty as a frenchman!) and they did the best they could but still couldnt get it. i thought id give it another try and i soaped it up and put it in the vice and it popped right thru! i guess they just got it started for me...
08-02-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghost944
well my dad ran it up to anderson automotive for me (i had been workin in the garage for a few hours and was dirty as a frenchman!) and they did the best they could but still couldnt get it. i thought id give it another try and i soaped it up and put it in the vice and it popped right thru! i guess they just got it started for me...
08-02-2006, 09:55 AM
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I had one pop out while on the track. Yep, they are a bugger to get back in. IIRC I had to use a bench vice and a couple sockets. The next day I bought a set of the solid drop links.
08-05-2006, 02:34 AM
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Lol. Just went through the same problem with front sway bar middle bushings. What i did was use silicone grease, and get 2 sticks and get someone to help you and push like hell. A vice does help also.
08-05-2006, 02:49 AM
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I recommend Serge's droplinks. However, I also have the stock ones off my car in good shape (I replaced with Serge's kit). I'd be willing to sell my droplinks for a minimal amount of money. PM if interested.