[TRUDAWG]

aiight I'm trying to get these engery suspension bushings in these Chrome lower control arms. One went in fine, but other is bending all up. I even tried to stick a piece of wood in between, but the metal is still bending. WTF

 

[LunaticMark]

Originally posted by trudawg@Oct 10 2003, 04:28 PM
aiight I'm trying to get these engery suspension bushings in these Chrome lower control arms. One went in fine, but other is bending all up. I even tried to stick a piece of wood in between, but the metal is still bending. WTF

were they plated with the bushings out??? if so, the chrome may be hindering the reinstallation of the bushings. It makes the hole too small, even if it's only a little. You may have to lightly remove the chrome from the inside of the holes if it's in there...

 

[82onJUICE]

just grease them up and they should slide in if they dont and if you can not tap them in with a rubber hammer something is wrong i chromed mine with out the bushings in them and mine went in just fine :biggrin:

 

[Cadillac Bob]

Originally posted by trudawg@Oct 10 2003, 06:28 PM
aiight I'm trying to get these engery suspension bushings in these Chrome lower control arms. One went in fine, but other is bending all up. I even tried to stick a piece of wood in between, but the metal is still bending. WTF

Yeah, the stock ones are pretty crappy. For the wifes cutty I am putting in a set of Metco upper and lowers. They are pricey at like $250 for each set, but they look great and are mad tough.

 

[LD0GG]

you need a hydraulic press to get them in easy without no hassle.. take it to a shop if you still can't get them in

 

[BigLinc]

my chromer pressed mine in for me :dunno: