install differential cushions

[Brad S.]

Does anyone have suggestions on installing differential cushions into crossmember ? what is the best way to bend the tabs over? Thanks for any help.

[Joe L.]

Re: install differential cushions

Does anyone have suggestions on installing differential cushions into crossmember ? what is the best way to bend the tabs over? Thanks for any help.

Brad------


Make sure the bushing cavities in the crossmember are completely free of rust and dirt;

Lightly lubricate the cavities and external shell of the bushing with silicone grease;

Press the bushings in using an hydraulic or arbor press. If you don't have a press, you may be able to drive them in with a hammer. Press or hammer ONLY on the outer shell of the cushion and NOT the inner rubber portion.

Bend the tabs over and flatten with a hammer.

[John H.]

Re: install differential cushions

Does anyone have suggestions on installing differential cushions into crossmember ? what is the best way to bend the tabs over? Thanks for any help.

Brad -

Just whack 'em with a ball-pein hammer to get them started, and finish with the flat end; it's pretty soft steel.

[Brad S.]

Re: install differential cushions

Thanks John and Joe, the crossmember has been blasted and painted . Is it necessary to remove the paint from the cavity in the crossmember to get the cushion completely seated?

[Wayne P.]

Re: install differential cushions

Brad my two cents worth . I just put a couple in . I had no problem installing with cross member painted. I used a block of oak and drove it in
with a hammer. I put a small amount of white lithium around bore first.
Bend tabs down flat with hammer stated. I had to touch up tabs with paint after install. I also sprayed inside cross member with rust proofing.
Good luck.