NEED HELP: How to install brand-new Unobtanium Earsocks on Juliet without hurting myself?

[V1P3R_Z029]

So, I recently purchased a set of brand-new authentic Oakley Juliet Earsocks Replacement.

The issue with my currently used earsocks: They keep rotating on the earstem because the rubber has 'melted/oiled up or something (leaving some yellow residue everytime I wiped it).

I'm trying to install the new earsocks but IT'S SO DIFFICULT TO PUT IT THROUGH THE EARSTEM. My fingers are still in pain over the last 12 hours from trying to 'twist in' and wiggle the rubber earsock into the earstem shaft, but it's only moving by micro-inches and I think I've hurt myself more than I should.

Can anybody recommend me a more efficient, safer & suitable way to install the new earsocks easily?
NOTE: If it involves lubrication, I'm afraid it would only be repeating the same issue from my currently-installed earsocks.

 

[Leggo My Eggo]

A small drop of hand sanitzer into the opening of the ear sock before sliding on always worked for me

 

[Chuck357]

Use lense cleaner. Spray on the bare stem & slide rubber on. It will dry fast.

 

[Jon the Don]

Hand sanitizer.

A little dab will do ya.

Lube it up, the alcohol evaporates after a few seconds, leaving it all dry and clean.

PS

I remember the pain of the old twisty technique, sore finger and thumb, mixed with the fear of bending the armstem!

 

[THE X-MAN]

Dip the first 2" of the earstem into your hand sanitizer bottle.....

 

[THE X-MAN]

Some will argue but I found that gorilla glue will keep them from rotating when they get some wear on them. When you need to change them the glue will peel off the arms without any harm to the frames. all you need to do is dab a bit on the arms and slide the new rubber on and wipe off the excess and let em sit for an hour. I've had the same set of ear stem rubber on my daily pair for 4 years ....no problems

 

[Jon the Don]

Some will argue but I found that gorilla glue will keep them from rotating when they get some wear on them. When you need to change them the glue will peel off the arms without any harm to the frames. all you need to do is dab a bit on the arms and slide the new rubber on and wipe off the excess and let em sit for an hour. I've had the same set of ear stem rubber on my daily pair for 4 years ....no problems

Ballsy.