Rear strut rods and shocks.

Going to be replacing rear strut rods , one was bent so replacing both. Doing the rear shocks at the same time.  Looks pretty straight forward.  I'm using rubber bushings,  should I use any type lubricant to slide the in place. Thanks  , Dan.  

Normally not needed. 👍

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Rubber was a good choice.

A little dab of silicone grease may help slide things together easier.

Thanks for advice. Do the nuts on strut rod and shocks get torqued with car on ground? Thanks 

I wouldn't think it mattered.

Thanks.  Having a issue removing one of the strut rods. First came out with hardware no problem. Second one is bent , i have all the nuts off every bolt, even tried using a jack to relieve some of the pressure. Using a long punch hitting shock mount bolt in center as not to strip threads. It wont budge. Spray it with some blaster penetrating oil, going let sit overnight. will try again in morning. 

Can you not get the other end off to relieve any tension on the strut rod?

I tried but I do not have the room to really get a good hit on it. It's really in there. That's why I hoped to get the one by the shock (which has been removed).  Off to relieve tension on the other end.