'65 Barracuda FS factory sway bar bushing replacement

There was no way I could get that bushing over the end eyes. The bushing is 3/4" and the eyes are 1.5" The rubber is just too stiff, besides, with the cut to the rear, the up/down bar force on the bushing will not be riding on the cut area. In addition, once the bottom bracket is re-installed the bushing will be compressed tight on all 4 sides.