Hello , I read the archives on the subject of replacing bushings and actually just ordered the plastic ones from fastlane.

My plastic bushing at rear most link point just behind the trans mount is gone.

By putting the trans in second gear I know I can position the target better but I anticipate the pressing of the bushing to be a bit of a challenge even if I get the long needle nose pliers etc.

I'm working under a one sided jack stand operation...

I don't want to remove stuff, so has anybody made or found an alternative that can just be slid into place and locked with the same clip?

seems like a small copper pipe like the type used for refrigeration etc. might fit over the male stem and provide some support but it might rattle. (?)

Back in Nov 2008 'Oldsinner111' mentioned that he made an alternative out of copper.

Anybody tried something that also does not allow the rattle noise?

Thanks.

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