Any tips for compressing end link bushings to install?
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Trying to install the rear sway bar on my Challenger and I'm having trouble compressing the end link bushings enough to allow me to get the nut started. I have put the bushings in the freezer hoping they would compress enough but they don't. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Joe
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Re: Any tips for compressing end link bushings to insta
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I've used big (Jumbo) channellocks & I've used a wood clamp..
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Re: Any tips for compressing end link bushings to insta
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From memory, its a 3/8" bolt that clamps them. How about a little longer bolt?
This , if it is just a bolt I would just get a little loger bolt , or the next size up and trim as necessary then later on it you must have the more correct looking bolt try swapping the shorter one in.
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Re: Any tips for compressing end link bushings to insta
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From memory, its a 3/8" bolt that clamps them. How about a little longer bolt?
This , if it is just a bolt I would just get a little loger bolt , or the next size up and trim as necessary then later on it you must have the more correct looking bolt try swapping the shorter one in.
But it's not just a bolt, the threaded area is smaller than the bolt shank so it's special... It really is an easy task to do it right why make it difficult...
Never dealt with these so I don't know about the special bolt .
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Re: Any tips for compressing end link bushings to insta
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Factory link looks like this...
Nevermind then, didn't realize they used that on the rear also.
I put that type link bolt on the front of my Dart, don't remember having any problem putting it together.Maybe trim a little off one of the bushings ?
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Re: Any tips for compressing end link bushings to insta
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll try some and see what I can come up with.  Joe
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I've also used a small bottle jack if your working on the floor, put the jack under the bolt and push it a little then you should be able to get the nut started, I have a hoist and a pit jack to put pressure on the bolt 
