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dano1946
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madison, wi
« on: November 21, 2012, 07:13:06 AM »
i know this has been asked before but having trouble finding it.  what's the trick to getting the new bushings into a set of 412 progressive shocks - they are being very stubborn.
thanks.
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9Ball
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South Jersey
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 07:13:59 AM »
padded vice jaws and a bit of lube....press slowly.
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John Schmidt
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De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2012, 07:55:13 AM »
Spray a bunch of rubbing alcohol on the bushings and the metal. It's a great lube and will evaporate without leaving any residue. Then use the padded jaws mentioned.
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97Valk_CT_Euless
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2012, 12:21:02 PM »
Might try a couple of strategically sized sockets in the vise. I used a bolt/nut and various sockets/washers to get the mcmaster/Carr bushings in mine (thanks to the board for that info by the way.  Really happy with them)
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Oklahoma_Valk
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2012, 02:15:13 PM »
Wrap a wash cloth around the bushing, and shock....then place it in your mouth and bite down as hard as you can. padded jaws.

just kidding, please dont listen to me. too much turkey. gobble.
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