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XNachoX · 07-22-2008, 04:51 PM

So I have a '96 Z50r. I bought some nice Kitaco shocks. I'm having a HUGE problem installing the bushings correctly. The bushings go in fine without the inside spacers.....but if I install the inside spacers into the bushings it is impossible to push the bushings back into the shock. I'm not really sure what to do?? I've tried to use a vice to squeeze them in, but to no avail.

Any help is really appreciated. Preferably dumb step-by-step directions.

-Sam

TankTheory · 07-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Grease may help, I had to throw some on and it still took a good effort to slip those suckers in.

XNachoX · 07-22-2008, 11:43 PM

I've greased it down with plenty of motor oil and it either goes in sideways or just squishes as I cinch down the vice.

Without the metal insert I can press the bushing in with my fingers.

dirtbkr188 · 07-23-2008, 06:30 AM

Spray some contact cleaner on the bushing and use a rubber mallet to drive the collar in place. The contact cleaner will evaporate, leaving no mess.

07-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
XNachoX PM Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 33	Installing Rear Shock Bushing So I have a '96 Z50r. I bought some nice Kitaco shocks. I'm having a HUGE problem installing the bushings correctly. The bushings go in fine without the inside spacers.....but if I install the inside spacers into the bushings it is impossible to push the bushings back into the shock. I'm not really sure what to do?? I've tried to use a vice to squeeze them in, but to no avail. Any help is really appreciated. Preferably dumb step-by-step directions. -Sam

07-22-2008, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
TankTheory 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .860. Posts: 549 My Mood:	Re: Installing Rear Shock Bushing Grease may help, I had to throw some on and it still took a good effort to slip those suckers in.

07-22-2008, 11:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
XNachoX PM Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 33	Re: Installing Rear Shock Bushing I've greased it down with plenty of motor oil and it either goes in sideways or just squishes as I cinch down the vice. Without the metal insert I can press the bushing in with my fingers.

07-23-2008, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,972	Re: Installing Rear Shock Bushing Spray some contact cleaner on the bushing and use a rubber mallet to drive the collar in place. The contact cleaner will evaporate, leaving no mess.

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