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Title: Rear suspension lower bush
Post by: pje750 on October 02, 2011, 10:04:38 PM

Hi, have just had my frame and swinging arm re-sprayed and decided to fit new bushes in the swing arm for the rear suspension units. But the new replacements seem to be too large to go in - have made sure the holes in the swing arm are clean, and the bushes are the right part number. But they still won't go in - do they need heat or pressing in? Any help/advice appreciated. Cheers. Pete

Title: Re: Rear suspension lower bush
Post by: Bryanj on October 03, 2011, 07:01:21 AM

They are a very tight press fit but do make sure you got the outer steel sleeve from th eold one out

Title: Re: Rear suspension lower bush
Post by: Seamus on October 03, 2011, 09:33:45 AM

I used stud bar and some washers that I had turned up to match the size of the bush. As Bryan said, they are pretty tight,but will pull in nicely.

Title: Re: Rear suspension lower bush
Post by: pje750 on October 13, 2011, 10:21:42 PM

Thanks - you were right. It appears that the outer part of the old bush had seized and hadn't been removed. Difficult to spot, so thanks for the tip. Cheers. Pete