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Winterhawk
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« on: September 29, 2015, 11:01:11 AM »

I recently followed a post on poly vs nylon shock bushing replacement. I purchased a set of 5 Nylon bushings from McMaster-Carr. 5/8" shaft 7/8" OD 3/4" length just as recommended.  I can't get the nylon bushing to seat in the shock housing. There is a lip inside that the fully round bushing doesn't seem to want to get past. Tried hammering it but no luck any Suggestions? The bushing fits the bolt just fine.
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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2015, 11:19:55 AM »

Well I bought the Redeye bushings and they also required some persuasion.  as I recall, put some soap on them and then I used a bench vise as a press to install.  they went in with some pushing--nothing too severe, but they should be a tight fit so as not to be sloppy when installed. Good luck
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2015, 12:10:28 PM »

Thanks, I used a large C-Clamp and managed to get the upper bushings seated. Next challenge is trying to get the left shock back on the upper support bolt. Just a hair off.
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2015, 12:27:00 PM »

a bit of lithium grease and channel locks.
I suspect you could use most lubricants and many ways to add a little force.
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2015, 01:02:49 PM »

An old trick that makes that kind of stuff slicker than any grease or oil;  large amounts of plain old rubbing alcohol when trying to move rubber(or rubber like) material over metal. And it will evaporate without leaving any residue. To install new bushings in my shocks, I used a vice. Sprayed everything real good then put it in the vice and started pressing it in place. Slipped right in. Pounding it in with a hammer isn't really effective, the bushing itself absorbs the shock and moves very little....if at all.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2015, 02:41:37 PM »

Valk shock bushings are a 'V' shape to match the 'lip' in the middle of the shock eyes. Since these are 'straight',  pushing these in reduce the hole size in the bushing. Might have to run a drill bit through them after pushing the bushing in so that the stud will go through them.
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2015, 02:43:08 PM »

Thanks! A little lubricant and a Lg C-Clamp did the job.
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2015, 10:58:43 AM »

New Problem, I attempted to replace the lower shock bushings with the new Nylon bushings and discovered that the OEM rubber bushing has a stainless steel bushing seated within it. Ok, I removed the inner steel bushing and seated within the new Nylon bushing. Placed the shock back in its tower and attempted to insert the bolt and found that there isn't enough clearance for the bolt to go through. If I don't insert the steel bushing there seems to be too much play between the bolt and the Nylon bushing. Any suggestions I'm at a stand still? And yes I used LOTS of lubricant, to no avail.
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2015, 11:05:56 AM »


I think I'd ditch those hateful things and use OEM bushings or redeye bushings
or VTX bushings or ...

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?425809-McMaster-Carr-nylon-bushing-install

-Mike "anything else  coolsmiley "
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2015, 11:48:03 AM »


I think I'd ditch those hateful things and use OEM bushings or redeye bushings
or VTX bushings or ...

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?425809-McMaster-Carr-nylon-bushing-install

-Mike "anything else  coolsmiley "
The green VTX ones are good  cooldude
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2015, 03:17:16 PM »

Thanks for all the advice. Successfully replaced all 4 shock bushings.
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