I'm having trouble with the front bushing. I got the stock one off and now I can't get the ES one in because it's so hard. Any tips?

 

BFH!




[Modified by sackdz, 4:08 PM 5/29/2002]

 

Explain how to hammer it in?

 

Alittle oil or vasoline and a huge channel lock ...... squeeze that focker in!!

Worked for me.

-nick

 

Or press it in with a vice. You can use a bit of silicon lubricant to squeeze it in there.





[Modified by sackdz, 4:08 PM 5/29/2002]

 

the bushings did come with some lube right? Lube it up and give it hell. It'll go in. I took off the linkage to make it easier though.

 

It didn't come with any lube, I think it's prelubed...Taking off the whole shift linkage seems extra. I can't think of anyway of getting it in there...what a pain in the 455. The cheapest mod becomes the hardest one.

 

I just installed mine this past weekend and the rear was much harder for me. in any event, I would suggest silicone (or something else very slippery) or heating the bushing with a hair dryer and then trying to squeeze it in.

 

Where can I get that silicone? What's so hard about the rear? I have not attacked that one yet.

 

they both take a lot of elbow grease to get them in there. You must lube them up really well and just have a good angle of pushing it on there. Takes time but once you get the first set in you can do someone else's car in about 10 mins

mike

 

I just installed it two weeks ago. Some one on the board said it take 20mins yea right!!! And i had the same problem. The fit was so tight. I suggest maybe two people and a screwdriver.

 

Grease the bushing up, lay the arm on the ground, and push the bushing in. Its that easy., for me at least

 

.....at first it seems impossible, but you CAN do it with just your bare hands and a wide flathead screwdriver.

Positioning is the key.

Just make sure you are on the side you're pushing from, not trying to pull it towards you..... This is the paseenger side. Use the palm of your left hand (if you're right handed) to hold at least part of the bushing in the hole. Use the screwdriver to push a little bit at a time in the whole - going around the circumference of the bushing..... Keep steady pressure with your hand so the ground you've gained doesn't pop back out. If you lack the hand strength, get a buddy to help you. 4 thumbs should be sufficient to pop that sucker in. The rear one seems impossible too, but it's just elbow grease. I didn't use any lube for any of them.....

 

I've done them pretty easily too. Gotta pull the shift rod out all the way. Then lube the bushing, lube the hole, and just start working it in there... Put the rod on the ground, and push down with the palm of your hand...

Out of context, sure sounds like a porno...

 

Yeah...no joke. It's just like porno. What kind of lube to use so that I get it in the hole?

 

Water based, cause petroleum based can weaken the Latex...

I wonder if Astrolube would work on urethane bushings.

Honestly, I've always used the stuff that comes with the bushing. It's very vaseline like. I don't know if it's water or petroleum based. I don't know what vaselene would do to urethane. Hmmm... I'm not sure!

 

trust me...I tried for 20 minutes with it on the car, no lube...

TAKE THE SHIFT LINKAGE OFF THE CAR!!!

it takes two minutes to take it off...with it off the car, it slid in in 5 SECONDS, sooooo easy this way...

 

im willing to try Astroglide this week on mine.......i guarantee it will be plenty.

 

still having problems installing the bushings

 

put the bushing in as far as you can by hand. Get the washer and bolt and tighten it down, the bolt/washer will put it in its place.

 

.....you don't need no ****** lube. Just push - it's kinda tight the first time.

BTW, I did all of mine without taking **** off the car.

 

Did she scream? <-----The face

 

this thread is going in the wrong direction now...haha

wish me and b2 luck this weekend...i think we should set it next to the hole, and use a vice or a clamp and squeeze it in

if that wont work, i've got some special lube

 

Just push real hard, it'll go. I'm no tough guy, but I did mine myself in 10 mins.

 

Don't be a wimp Dennis, use some muscle... Hamsta Powa y0!