Dougs951S

How do I install the bushings that last little bit? I've tried everything, the bolt and washer method, a big vise, a press, nothing seems to work. My problem is that there is no material for an oversized (like say 30mm) socket or something of that nature to sit flush and stabile on the control arm and act as a spacer which I can press against, but which will allow the bushing to pass through it and seat without interfering. This is the second time in a few months time I'm attempting this again after struggling with it before, setting it aside and getting busy, and promptly forgetting about it. How do guys normally do this, pictures or at least a clear explanation would be great? I've done this myself years ago on more than one old 944 I used to own, but I had access to a full shop back then and I dont remember it being that difficult. I don't remember how I got them in. Thanks guys!

snb13

http://www.944online.com/cgi-bin/yab...num=1355431768

http://www.944online.com/cgi-bin/yab...1312758649/0#0

marc abrams

I did mine with a vise, socket, and silicone spray. They slid right in easily.

Arominus

I cheated, i paid a machine shop to do that part on my 924S. Thats highly unusual for me.

snb13

Actually, so did I.

marc abrams

I just want to correct myself, I used soapy water and not silicon spray.

Dougs951S

success with a 30mm socket, a 6" bench vise, and some good old ky jelly! That apparently is the formula for DIY bushings.

odonnell

Real men use ATF jk glad you got it figured out, come visit H town now

marc abrams

My reasoning behind using soapy water on those bushing was once the water dries the bushing can no longer spin in the arm. I did however use silicon spray on the rubber spring plate bushing. They were a mother to get in.