Troubleshooting Lippert Never Fail Bushings That Don't Install Into Equa-Flex Equalizers

Question:

I tried installing the Lippert Never Fail Bushings into LIPPERT LCI TRAILAIR EQUA-FLEX CUSHIONED TANDEM AXLE EQUALIZER 145545. I tried installing 2 of the bushhings and the last inch ballooned and would go in. What can I do? According The the videos I have watched they went in not problem.

asked by: Kent

Expert Reply:

I reached out to my contact at Lippert about what might be going on with your Never Fail bushings, like what comes with kit # LC281285, and he said that it sounds like you may be using the Never Fail bushings to push out your bronze bushings. If this is the case then that could very well cause the "balloon" effect that you show in your picture as the bronze bushings are stronger than the Never Fail bushings. Please also note that you won't be replacing the bushing in the top of the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279688 that connects to the hanger because these aren't meant to come out.

If you did initially remove the bronze bushing prior to installing the Never Fail bushing please let me know and I can help you troubleshoot further.

expert reply by: Jon G