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Old 08-10-2011, 12:34 PM
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I just ordered two new sets of leafsprings for my truck. How many bushings will I need? I'm assuming there's two for each side of the springs (front and back of each spring), but are all of them the same size?
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 12:42 PM
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I'd just ordered a bushing kit how do the hanger brackets look?
 
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The brackets are pretty good. its just that I have a few broken leaves so I'm replacing both packs. I'd like to go with poly bushings if I can find a kit
 
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Poly bushings are the way to go, check out energysuspension.com for them.
 
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Energy Suspension 4-2114R - Energy Suspension Leaf Spring Bushing Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-4-2122R/
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:46 PM
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thats exactly what i need! thanks!
 
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Hows the squeak on these? I'm putting in rear hangers and shackles this weak and they came with rubber installed ...
 
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the squeak is only noticable at all on my wife's bronco when the temp drops below freezing.
 
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