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How do i instal a crows foot into a bushing and then into a shock

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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Default How do i instal a crows foot into a bushing and then into a shock

So I got new shocks and steering stabilizer for my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Skyjacker hydro 8000 with 2.5-4" lifts. I can not get the bushings and crows feet to go into the shock. No matter what I try I can not get. Tried bushing first then crows foot, tried crows foot in bushing then into the shock, tried wd40, grease....

Why doesn't this piece already come installed in the shock? I have tried everything to try to get it to work. All this trying did was split the bushing on one of the shocks. Starting to think this inexpensive shock wasn't worth the already low price.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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can you post some pics?...having a hard time visualizing whats happening.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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This guy has a great way to press them in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE6zMmc8Xco
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Great video! Good for putting in just bushings. Now the next idea I need is how to put in the crows foot. The one installed is from my old factory crows foot. The one next to it is the new one.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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I went with JKS bar pin eliminators. Easy install.
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