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#785091 09/30/2011 10:41 PM
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so i popped out my old bushings in my 51 chevy 1/2 ton and started driving in the new bushings on the frame side and i got them in like 95% of the way and i cant get em to go anyfarther? What tricks are there to install these. fronts are fine, just the 2 in the rear. thanks for any secrets!

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Dude,
I used a vice... seriously... I used a vice.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dodsonbrett/818940980/in/set-72157600834634232/

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I put mine in the fridge for awhile, put a light coat of engine oil on, then used a large C-clamp to force them in.

Plan B was to unbolt my bench vise and do what Cavebull did.


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