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Polybush top hat - cannot get back in!!

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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 07:32 AM
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Default Polybush top hat - cannot get back in!!

Hi All,
I was replacing my springs and the top of the suspension pushed the polybush top hat out as shown in the photos. It is proovingf nigh on impossible to get back in - any suggestions please?



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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 07:33 AM
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Chuck it in a bucket or container full of boiled water from the kettle and let it sit in there for 15mins. Will be nice and pliable then
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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 08:32 AM
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As above
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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 09:06 AM
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if its a cheap polly bush kit there may not go back in at all if its gone to hard.. but as there say boil it and try only thing you can do with them
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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 09:30 AM
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Thanks fellas - kettle going on!
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