Rear sway bar drop link reinstall

[Tom '74 911]

Hi -
I just put in new bushings for my rear sway bar, drop link included, and am having issues popping the drop link back onto the control arm. It's the delrin-like bushing that pops over a ball joint-type deal on the control arm. Is there a secret in getting this to go - other than using a BFH and some grease? I don't want to hammer on it much harder w/out some sort of permission slip.
Thanks,
Tom

[Howard M]

Mine used to pop right in with little force before I replaced it completely; maybe because I needed new plastic bushings.

Howard

[billyboy]

I think that I used a big "C" clamp and some grease, that's a little more civilized than a BFH and more controlled. this is from some one who uses BFHs all the time at work.

[slammed1000]

i use a large pry bar and a little leverage and pop it back into place...

[campbellcj]

definitely either a pry bar, or perhaps some large channel lock pliers. The BFH isn't as effective for this beotch of a procedure...

[tsuter]

Originally posted by billyboy
I think that I used a big "C" clamp and some grease, that's a little more civilized than a BFH and more controlled. this is from some one who uses BFHs all the time at work.

I second the clamp method!

[Chuck Moreland]

Try warming the bushing in hot water, then C clamp and grease

[Tom '74 911]

Thanks for the replies - I'll give the clamp method a try tomorrow.
Tom

[rattlsnak]

Big Channel Locks, takes 2 seconds..