Front Springs
Postmaster
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From: Elk City, OK
oh, and if you decide to get the set for the rear, theres 2 different types. the rear shackle comes with 2 different size bushings. theres rubber on shackle, and theres rubber with a thin metal skin then pressed into the shackle. you have to make sure you get the right one or it either wont fit or will be loose in there.
Posting Guru
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From: Hagerstown, Md
also make sure that the spring is facing the right way! iirc there is a front and rear of the spring the center pin bolt is not in the dead center of them
Fleet Owner
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From: Mi'kma'ki
you might want to consider the black ones rather than them red ones.
it seems the black ones don't squeak like the red ones do.
just a suggestion.
it seems the black ones don't squeak like the red ones do.
Q: What is the difference between the red and black bushings?
Quote From Energy Suspension's Official Website:
"Both are our Energy's HYPER-FLEX™ performance polyurethane formulations. Energy has impregnated selected black polyurethane components with graphite — to add a lubrication property. Additionally, both Energy Suspension® red and black polyurethane components are engineered differently than OEM rubber components — to be free a floating and non-binding design. This allows for the additional durometer (firmness) of the components, which adds to the performance improvement of the vehicle overall.
Quote From Energy Suspension's Official Website:
"Both are our Energy's HYPER-FLEX™ performance polyurethane formulations. Energy has impregnated selected black polyurethane components with graphite — to add a lubrication property. Additionally, both Energy Suspension® red and black polyurethane components are engineered differently than OEM rubber components — to be free a floating and non-binding design. This allows for the additional durometer (firmness) of the components, which adds to the performance improvement of the vehicle overall.
Cargo Master
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From: NY
I wasn't gona put those in. Do I need to? I never really noticed any sag in the back.
How do I know which one is right?
Thanks, although I'm not adding a leaf for sure yet.
Didn't know that, thanks. I might end up with red anyway cause hardware is included.
Thanks again, Ya'll have been great!
oh, and if you decide to get the set for the rear, theres 2 different types. the rear shackle comes with 2 different size bushings. theres rubber on shackle, and theres rubber with a thin metal skin then pressed into the shackle. you have to make sure you get the right one or it either wont fit or will be loose in there.
Thanks again, Ya'll have been great!
Postmaster
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From: Elk City, OK
I wasn't gona put those in. Do I need to? I never really noticed any sag in the back.
you dont need to do anything, its just something you might wanna look into. if your cab doesnt line up with your bed then its sagging.
How do I know which one is right?
you have to look at the shackle and see if theres a thin metal ring between the metal shackle and the rubber bushing.
Didn't know that, thanks. I might end up with red anyway cause hardware is included.
the red ones come with a sticky lube that you smother them in before installing.
Thanks again, Ya'll have been great!
you dont need to do anything, its just something you might wanna look into. if your cab doesnt line up with your bed then its sagging.
How do I know which one is right?
you have to look at the shackle and see if theres a thin metal ring between the metal shackle and the rubber bushing.
Didn't know that, thanks. I might end up with red anyway cause hardware is included.
the red ones come with a sticky lube that you smother them in before installing.
Thanks again, Ya'll have been great!
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From: Elk City, OK
pull up your carpet/rubber mat. socket up top, unbolt it. a hi-lift jack is safest. can be purchased at harbor freight cheap. just jack up the corners you need the new mount under. the rear is pressed in top and bottom so its gonna take some work with a sawsall. middle and front are easy enough. i just cut everything cause i had new hardware with the body lift ontop of it.
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Cargo Master
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From: NY
pull up your carpet/rubber mat. socket up top, unbolt it. a hi-lift jack is safest. can be purchased at harbor freight cheap. just jack up the corners you need the new mount under. the rear is pressed in top and bottom so its gonna take some work with a sawsall. middle and front are easy enough. i just cut everything cause i had new hardware with the body lift ontop of it.
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From: Elk City, OK
ya, when you pull back the carpet, theres 2 rubber plugs in the floor that open up a cavity that the bolt sits in. in the rear its topical, you'll see it when you pull the rug back. take the jack under the cab where the outer and under skin come together and jack it up there once the bolt is loose. you need to take the weight off the old body mounts so you can get them out. heres a pic of the mid and rear mouts
Cargo Master
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From: NY
ya, when you pull back the carpet, theres 2 rubber plugs in the floor that open up a cavity that the bolt sits in. in the rear its topical, you'll see it when you pull the rug back. take the jack under the cab where the outer and under skin come together and jack it up there once the bolt is loose. you need to take the weight off the old body mounts so you can get them out. heres a pic of the mid and rear mouts
Those pics help a lot, thanks. I'll have to refer to those when I actually do it and I'll probably be asking more questions if I run into problems. I'm just trying to get the idea of how I'm going to do it so when I get the parts I sorta know what I'm getting into.
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From: NY
Oh, ok. I have running boards thats why I was confused. I guess those are coming off for this job. Thanks for the number but my phone broke this past week (the screen cracked after in my pocket while using a jackhammer...). If I run into problems I'll probably just post here because the phone is out of order.
Thanks,
snapon
BTW: Did you have to pull the bed to do the back bushings or you just did them while the bed was off?
Thanks,
snapon
BTW: Did you have to pull the bed to do the back bushings or you just did them while the bed was off?