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Default Replacing worn Delco Shock Bushings ???

Corvette Central sells reproduction REAR rubber upper/lower
63-82 Delco Shock Bushings

Dan's selles the front lower for $20.00 EACH....

Anyone able to share specific help on removing/replacing
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I would contact Dan's shocks for advice....Joe

https://dansshocks.com/spiral-shocks/
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Dan would provide no advice/help when I asked him...........
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YOU TUBE. Do a search, there are many videos.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isry-BxBsVY
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I watched 4 or 5 videos........was hoping to see one that was more specific .......
Ill try "something" but still dont have a clue............
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I made my own bushings using EPDM rubber from McMaster-Carr PN 1241N12

Turned/bored them on a lathe to the size I wanted for a good press fit.

Lubed them up with Vaseline and pressed them in using a vice and select sockets

Not rocket science. Just time....
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I have a press and pressed mine out, lots of lube when reinstalling
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