im about to install bushings and i remember someone saying they threw their bushings in the freezer the night before and the next day they went in with no problems... is that safe to do? logically it makes sense as the cold will compact them but just wanted to double check before i try doing it...

 

If you just get some soapy water and lube the inside of the control arms with it, and your bushing, you will be fine.

BTW are they stock replacement or aftermarket? I could see the rubber ones shrinking a tiny bit but not the Delrin.

 

At least for the superpro diff bushings, no freezing was necessary. The provided lube worked well. Just have to take your time pushing them in.

Charlie

 

For rubber bushings I can't see how this would matter. You are going to need a press no matter what you do.

 

I have never done it but freezing sounds reasonable and it doesn't hurt to try.

 

The cold definitely helps. Not necessary but it helps.

Dave

 

thanks for all the replies, i didnt try pushing them in yet so i was just doing pre planning.

they are super pros, so i will try the lube first, i just read about it and was curious.. btw i have a 20ton press...

thanks

 

I would have thought just use alot of lube and they would be fine