Those new bushings are polyurethane thats why they are so stiff. For future reference boil those bushings in hot water and it makes them soft and slip over the sway bar no problem.
Hi Steve ,I'm surprised that a guy with your bargaining ability hasn't procured an above ground lift. A cement pad an some anchors you'd be in business. Of coarse you'd have to cover the motor after each use but think of the many uses it could have especially with all the boys that will be getting their first cars some day soon.