put the bushings in the freezer the night before you plan on installing them. I installed a kit on a RX7 and it took longer to get the old ones out than to put the new ones in. I left them in the freezer overnight and they just slide right in by hand. I also greased them up so they didnt squeak and that may have helped get them in to. Granted it wasnt an eclipse i put them in and it could be different, but i wouldnt think it would be. Give that a try.