Front sway bar bushings too big?

[sdyck]

I bought new sway bar mount bushings from rock auto for my'72 240z.  The brand was Beck Arnley and they were identified to fit my year.  As you can see from the old vs. New comparison pictures they seem too tall.   The rubber is very dense, I'm not sure it will compress when I install them. Has anyone else encountered this? Am I right that they are too tall, or will they compress?  

thanks,

 

Steve 

[zKars]

As long as the bolts go in, they will likely compress and fit just fine. The ID looks about right for sure. 

Should add some grease to the inside of the bushing to ensure a no-squeak fit.  Poly bushings are good for this as well. If they don't fit, I'm sure I have a set of left over stock size bushings from an Energy Suspension kit.

[240260280]

You can "whittle them down too".

[sdyck]

Thanks, in they go.