How is one supposed to press this lower bushing in? I've never had to install one designed like this with a rubber lip on both sides. I tried to press it in like a normal one and the rubber blew apart. 01 Dakota 4x4.

 

Put a bolt/washer thru it, press on the bolt.

 

Ya, i figured that much. But it was the other side that tore the rubber to shreds on the way in. I assume lube it up maybe with something that won't deteriorate the rubber?

 

Dielectric grease or silicone spray won't attack rubber.

 

I'll give that a try. Got plenty of dielectric grease.

 

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'm trying to contact Dodgevity about his old thread on valve spring replacement. His PM box is full. Sent him an email. Dodgevity, if you see this, please contact me. Thanks!

 

Hey, what's up?

I guess I need to clean out these PMs. These supermodels just won't stop messaging me. 😊 Just post your question in my old thread.

 

Hi There,

Look for:

Super Lube 92003 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE...

I used this a few years back when redoing the entire front 4x4 suspension (sway bar bushings/steering/ball joints/upr and lower A-arms etc.). Stuff worked great!
Also, I used a large vice w/ wood blocks to "slowly compress" the various bits into the cylinder openings (might need a third hand to get things stabilized while applying pressure). Alternate is to rent a "ball-joint" style press at your local auto-parts shop.