what is the secret trick to install a new glass bushing?  This is the nylon bushing closest to the A-pillar.  I snipped the 4 little prongs to get the old bushing removed and swapped over the o-ring but for the life of me I cannot push hard enough to snap the new backing onto the new bushing.  I dont want to use a socket and rubber mallet unless unless those of you who have done this say its the only way.

Thanks 

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You might try heating the nylon bushing in hot water to make it more flexible or carefully heat it with a heat gun.

1973 L-82 4 spd

Thanks for the idea but I still could not get this to snap in place.  Any one with another idea?

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Well, heating the part did work, I just wasn't persistent enough first time.  This time I boiled the water and let the part soak for a minute.  Then I used a socket over the locking end and squeezed with a medium channel lock plier.  Quick and easy.

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Never done one, so no help, but glad you were able to figure it out!

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Glad it worked out for you.

1973 L-82 4 spd