Jim881 Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Hi all, just wondered if its normal when putting suspension together the polybushes are really tight. I basically need a rubber mallet to get them to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Yup will be tight. Some need a hydraulic press to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 They are supposed to be a tight fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Are they supposed to have some kind of special polybush lubricant to aid the fitting? ...and stop them squeaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 4 hours ago, Crazy Cat Lady said: ...special polybush lubricant... A solution of washing-up liquid and a small amount of water works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim881 Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 Sorry to clarify. Not actually pressing the bush into the fitting. Already found out that was hard. I meant fitting 1 component to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Silicone or red rubber grease should help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim881 Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 21 minutes ago, slybunda said: Silicone or red rubber grease should help Yeah, got some grease with the bushes so ill try that. I'm also reseating all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredfist2002 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Tap them in with a rubber mallet you'll be fine, they undergo more than that when your driving on them, even the OEM rubber ones can be a tight fit when connecting everything up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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