Guest 51 Special Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I want to replace the upper A arm bumpers on my 51 Buick Special but I can't figure out how to get it done. The bumper pushes into place, there are no bolts to hold it in. I've tried pushing it on but it just won't go. Anyone ever install a set of these and if so how did you do it? I've also tried greasing it up hoping that would help me to be able to push it on but no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56Roadmaster Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 You probably don't want to grease it with a petroleum base grease because it may attack the rubber. You could try some silicone grease (very sparingly) or spray. Sometime a twisting or rocking motion is needed to get part of it started or even a blunt tool. An additional dumb question: are you sure what you have is the right part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 51 Special Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks for the input. The bumpers are definitely the correct ones but getting them through the hole is going to be a challenge for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51dyno Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Put the bumper in hot water to soften it then put dish detergent just on the part going into the hole & the hole itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 51 Special Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's a great idea. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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