| RAK402 | -- 01-06-2021 @ 10:32 AM |
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I have the front stabilizer bushing covers off of the stabilizer rod, and have the ends of the rod free of the mount/shackle. The hole in the new rubber bushings is small relative to the loops on the ends of the stabilizer rods which attach to the mount/shackle. The rubber that the new bushings are made of is quite firm-I see no way of stretching it over the loop on the end of the rod. How is this normally done? I can split the bushing if necessary, but that does not seem like the right thing to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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| TomO | -- 01-07-2021 @ 7:24 AM |
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You should be able to force the bushings over the ends by using a rubber lube or dish washing soap. Others have had good luck with window cleaning spray. Do not use any kind of grease as it will affect the performance of the sway bar. Put the lube only on the inside of the bushing and use gloves to give you a good grip. Your hands will slip if they get any of the lube on them. You will probably have to continue to add some type of lube to move the bushing into place. Splitting the bushings will affect the performance of the stabilizer. The rubber needs to be firm in order to work effectively. Tom
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| kubes40 | -- 01-07-2021 @ 1:05 PM |
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To add to Tom's advice, I boil the bushings and install them hot. They soften a bit this way and once cool, go back to the designed firmness. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| RAK402 | -- 01-08-2021 @ 10:52 PM |
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Thank you both! Great information (as always)!
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