Rear Leaf spring bushings

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72ScampTramp

72ScampTramp

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Whats the best method to installing leaf spring bushings into the rear of the springs? I tried last night and man there bugger... I even tried to use a little grease (write or wrong) any tips?
 
I think I read somewhere to put the rubber parts in a cold fridge and they would get a little smaller. Then they would slide in easy. Also remember to not use grease or it would cause them to squeak. Hope I read that and not dreamed it.
Good Luck and let us know
 
Tadams said:
I think I read somewhere to put the rubber parts in a cold fridge and they would get a little smaller. Then they would slide in easy. Also remember to not use grease or it would cause them to squeak. Hope I read that and not dreamed it.
Good Luck and let us know
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Now there is an idea I didnt think of. I may just try that. and you say no grease? Im not sure how this would make them squeek. But Ill try it.
 
Tadams said:
I think I read somewhere to put the rubber parts in a cold fridge and they would get a little smaller. Then they would slide in easy. Also remember to not use grease or it would cause them to squeak. Hope I read that and not dreamed it.
Good Luck and let us know
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I have read the same thing about the grease.
 
I found where I had read that. I ordered a complete set of bushings to rebuild the suspension of my Formula S and in the instructions that is what it says to do. Does it work, I don't know. I have a box full to start the rebuild when the time comes. It does say do not use grease or WD 40. Most of this is front end stuff, but I don't see it would be any different.
 
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