OT How to soften rubber OT

[Todd B]

I am restoring an old set of playground horses.  They have what appears to be 4 rubber tubes around a square tube like a torsion system on some trailers.  The way they are designed there is no way without grinding apart the base to get the rubber replaced.  Can I soak them in something to soften the rubber.  They are so stiff the horses don't rock.

 

Thanks Todd

[ggdad1951]

I used some stuff called Aero something or other and it rejuvinated the spring stops on FEF very well!  I'll look for the full name over lunch.

[JerseyHarold]

You can try silicone spray or Armiorall in large doses.  I've heard that will soften things up.