Off is easy - just cut them.

Getting them on is all about lubrication, leverage and tenacity.  Don't lube
with petroleum, it will soften the bushings permanently.  I clamped the bar
in my vise which made it a lot easier to really bear down on the situation.

You could clamp it to a tree or a lamppost or whatever to make it easier.

Have fun!  ;)

Jake

On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM, VWQ47 <vwq47@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I need to replace a couple of the bushings on the stabilizer (anti-roll)
> bar
> in my '82 Vanagon.
>
> I have the replacements and can see how to get two of them off but am
> worried about the two end ones.  I know I have to remove the Stabilizer
> link, but it isn't apparent how the new rubber bush will go over the flared
> end of the stabilizer bar AND how the end of the Stabilizer bar will bit
> over the end plus bush.  MY Bentley and Haynes don't really help here.
>
> Has anyone any experience?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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