I have always tried to install the Front Control Arm Bushings (lollipops) while the Front Control Arms are still on the car. I know you can pop the ball joints loose, which makes the bushings easier to install, but that seems like a lot of work.
The hard part of this method is that the rubber bushings don't really want to on the ends of the arms very easily, even if they are lubed up good.
I have, however, discovered a secret. I'm sure that someone else knows this secret, but I've never seen it. The secret is: don't try to push the bushings on straight. It will take you forever and you will swear a lot. Instead, twist the bushings on, as if they were threaded. They will go right on with only a little pushing.
Does everyone else already know this, and I'm just behind?
The hard part of this method is that the rubber bushings don't really want to on the ends of the arms very easily, even if they are lubed up good.
I have, however, discovered a secret. I'm sure that someone else knows this secret, but I've never seen it. The secret is: don't try to push the bushings on straight. It will take you forever and you will swear a lot. Instead, twist the bushings on, as if they were threaded. They will go right on with only a little pushing.
Does everyone else already know this, and I'm just behind?
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