Not really Engine Tech, but related enough, I guess.

I have half of an Energy Suspension polyurethane shifter stabilizer kit on my GSR; now I'm trying to do the second half and failing.

Installed the front urethane piece and it was a breeze. Now I'm trying to put on the rear piece, which goes on the shift rod below where the shifter comes through the floorpan.

The end of the rod is flared outwards, and the poly material is tough enough that it is a *nasty* job trying to slip the new piece on over the flare. It's also in a small space, the shifter/exhaust tunnel, with lotsa sharp edges. What fun.

Anyone get this done successfully and know what works?