Poly trans mount bushing fitment issue

[IdahoKidd]

Bought a set of urethane bushings from prothane for my 72 240 manual. They are about an 1/8 inch in diameter to small. Bought a set from Energy Suspension. They too are an 1/8 too small. Pulled a different mount from a parts car. Same thing. All of the other bushings for the car were very tight fit (Energy Suspension kit). Am concerned these are going to allow more movement than necessary. Anyone have similiar issues or perhaps a remedy?

Thanks,

Leonard

[zKars]

No mystery here. You have to remove the thin inner steel liner tube that was part of the stock rubber bushing before you get the correct "remaining" ID. Hack saw two slots in it, collapse it inward.

Same method needed on the rear outer control arm bushings when you do them too.

Edited June 27, 2012 by zKars

[Zed Head]

I believe that he's saying that his bushings are too small, not too big. Removing the liner would make it worse. Maybe the bushings are designed like the mustache bar bushings and need a "liner" and IK's are gone.

[zKars]

Whoa! A lesson in reading without assumptions. This topic has been covered before so naturally I assumed.... Bad zKars.....

Too small? Did you take the sleeves out and these bushings are designed for sleeves in? Wrong bushing? Now I'm confused..

[IdahoKidd]

Yep. Apparently took the liners out before they were powder coated. Assumed they were part of the original bushing. Soooo, now what? Duct tape?? : )