my 09 flux bushings are still tight.
Alledgedly, with the shock bolts undone, you should be able to compress the suspension from fully extended to compressed by just pushing down on your saddle with your fingers.
Mine are tighter than this.
Initially I found the main pivot bolt was wider at the ends than in the centre, which was one cause of the stiffness. Greg sent me a rebuild kit for it, which made it better.
The lower pivot bolts were a little tight as well – everything is now to torque settings on the turner site.
I also have replaced the shock reducers with the needle bearing kit:
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id275.html
in use though it is buttery smooth (shock is pushed as well now).
when you hit something on the trail, the suspension compresses up against your weight, which is different than the forces involved when you try to compress it by hand, so just see how it rides.
Everyone I have met on the trail with a 5 spot has raved about how nice the rear end/bike is (obviously I have never met Hora), so persevere.