New Sway bar Bushings... How do you install them?

[SkorcherX]

What is the trick to this? This is as close as I can get to getting the tabs to line up. I tried using a jack and it jacked the car up before it compressed the bushing. I tried using C-clamps, however those just slip off before the tabs align. I am at a loss at the moment.

Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated.

(1987 325e, Control arms are not installed)

[jlevie]

Heat the bushing for 10-15 minutes in boiling water and lubricate the bushing with liquid soap. Then use a long bolt to pull the bracket into place. Clamp it with vice grips or a small c-clamp and replace the long bolt with the normal fastener.