I put my bushings in the freezer overnight and then coated them with dishwashing liquid before installation. The real trick to getting them in is to use just your long bolt (maybe one washer - I can't remember) and pound the bolt with a hammer until you hear it make contact. Then tighten the bolt which will draw the bushing into place. Then remove the bolt, add all of the washers and whatever else is supposed to be there and re-tighten.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
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