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  1. 01-04-2012, 03:28 PM #1
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    Front Sway Bush Installation

    Hi Guys

    I'm installing new bushes all 'round - mostly weltmeister aftermarket products. In regards to the front sway bushes (through the body), the originals were cut/slit to go around the bar but the weltmeisters are not... can they be pushed past the squared ends or do I cut a slit like OEM?

    Thanks for the advice
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  2. 01-04-2012, 03:36 PM #2
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    I would cut a slit.
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  3. 01-04-2012, 03:55 PM #3
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    Just did the same. Had to cut slits.
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    Thanks very much guys
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  5. 01-04-2012, 04:27 PM #5
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    I boiled mine and pushed them right on.
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  6. 01-04-2012, 05:10 PM #6
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    I didn't need to cut a slit but they did need a little work to get them in. Something about cutting a slit on perfectly moulded rubber doesn't feel right to me.
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  7. 01-05-2012, 01:31 AM #7
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    Okay, well I'll try the boiling water thing first - it worked yesterday on my rear sway droplinks.
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    I used wd40 as well. A right pita but it eventually worked.
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  9. 01-05-2012, 06:03 PM #9
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    Just to top this thread off, I ended up having to cut a slit... For me, the weltmeister versions were just too hard to get over the bar
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