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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Fitting Rear Axle Bump Stops

What is the best way to fit new axle bump stops, I have two from the MGOC and two from Moss.

They are both slightly different with the Moss ones being more like the original ones with regard to a lip on the inside that the axle fitting locates on.

I have tried all manner of things to fit them but I just cannot get them over the "mushroom" - how on earth did they do it in the factory - my shoulder is really painful today from the effort, but with no luck.
Martyn Wilks

I bought the ones from Moss,
It was a real struggle but a combibation of washing up liquid, 10 mins in boiling water to soften the rubber, and my suede welding gloves to grip and not burn my hands on the hot rubber did the trick.
Andy Phillips (frankenfrog)

All of the above, plus push and twist. You almost have to screw them on if I recall.

Malcolm
Malcolm Le Chevalier

I refitted the originals on my B with nothing more than smear of silicon grease and a twist.

I have heard of people using a block of wood between the rubber and the chassis and jacking the axle up...or lowering the body.
Dave O'Neill 2

Thanks for the comments I shall return to the battle on the weekend
Martyn Wilks

I got the red poly ones years ago and ended up having a pro install...

they had to grease them with silicon grease and used a large C clamp and seveal blocks of wood to enstall them
prop

Yes, rubber grease and a block between bump stop and spring on full droop. Then jack under the spring and pop, it's on.
Paul Walbran

Battle sorted used Andy Phillips method, took seconds once the bump stop had been boiled for ten minutes on the hob.

Thanks very much
Martyn Wilks

This thread was discussed between 18/04/2016 and 25/04/2016

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