Replacing front swaybar frame bushings

[MAD1]

I am working on a 1969 Roadrunner convertible that i have had for 35 years. Bodywork and paint is done and starting to reassemble.
I am trying to replace he front swaybar support bushings and do not see a way other than cutting and prying apart to install new ones and rewelding.
Bodywork was done at Gallos Restorations in Vineland NJ

 

[mr.belvedere]

That's the way I had to do it on my 67. Sucks.

 

[MAD1]

OK Thanks

 

[hunt2elk]

I've done it several times and never had to cut the straps. I use a bunch of silicone and squeeze them in with pump pliers.

 

[MAD1]

I will give that a try . I have to get originals out 1st . I thought I could get them off of the bar 1st . But I have not tried yet

 

[hunt2elk]

Drill some holes into the old bushings and then pry the chunks out.