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blitz180 · 05-03-2005, 06:43 PM

We are using a large vice mounted to our work bench in the garage to try to put it in, and it's bulging pretty bad, and I'm affraid of damaging it. So if anyone who has installed a polyurethane rear lower control arm bushing has any tips to share, i'd greatly appreciate it.

projectRDM · 05-04-2005, 10:22 AM

I cut mine in half, then pressed each side in separately. The Whitelines are sold precut so it's not an issue, mine have been fine for over 6k miles.

Walperstyle · 05-06-2011, 01:00 AM

OLD THREAD QUESTION!

Does the RLCA require the metal to be cut out before installing the Energy Suspension bushing? I have them in the freezer to install tomorrow. Today was not successful. ( I have burned out the centers, and rubber already)

Rather then create another thread, I figured I'd ask here to make it easier on the next guy that searches.

*ManoNegra* · 05-06-2011, 08:40 AM

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/103466-ener...tall-rear.html

post #9

didn't even try that hard

Walperstyle · 05-06-2011, 03:23 PM

ANSWER YES! Cut the sleeve out!

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Originally Posted by krustindumm

IIRC one side is tapered to make them go in easier.

Did you take the outer bushing sleeve out?

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Originally Posted by Skyline0586

yes the inner sleeves are out, hmm i didnt notice the taper. any other tips? does freezing them really help?

05-03-2005, 06:43 PM	#1
blitz180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Usa-shi, Oita-ken, Japan Age: 42 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tips for installing Energy Suspension Rear LCA bushing in S13 We are using a large vice mounted to our work bench in the garage to try to put it in, and it's bulging pretty bad, and I'm affraid of damaging it. So if anyone who has installed a polyurethane rear lower control arm bushing has any tips to share, i'd greatly appreciate it. Last edited by blitz180; 05-04-2005 at 12:17 AM..

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05-06-2011, 01:00 AM	#3
Walperstyle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alberta, Red Derp Age: 44 Posts: 1,729 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OLD THREAD QUESTION! Does the RLCA require the metal to be cut out before installing the Energy Suspension bushing? I have them in the freezer to install tomorrow. Today was not successful. ( I have burned out the centers, and rubber already) Rather then create another thread, I figured I'd ask here to make it easier on the next guy that searches. __________________ KA-T ORG-Function over Flush Last edited by Walperstyle; 05-06-2011 at 01:36 AM..

05-06-2011, 08:40 AM	#4
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	http://zilvia.net/f/chat/103466-ener...tall-rear.html post #9 didn't even try that hard