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Oct 8, 2011 | 10:34 AM

mechelement

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From: Eaton, CO

Leaf Spring Bushings

Anyone here running Moog? Are they any good?

If not, what are you running?

Oct 8, 2011 | 10:59 AM

IDIDieselJohn

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From: Ottawa, Ontario

My entire front end is Moog guaranteed for life.

Never replaced any bushings though, factory original

Oct 9, 2011 | 10:01 AM

mechelement

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From: Eaton, CO

Those old spring bushings must ride great. LOL.

I can hear my spring bind on the bolt or shackle because of how worn the bushings are.

Oct 9, 2011 | 11:19 AM

Sycostang67

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From: Kuna ID

I just put all new Energy suspension poly bushings in my front end, sping and pivot. I've only gone for one test drive but it rode great, even with the add-a-leaf I installed as well. Moog does have a good reputation, I wouldn't hesitate to use them.

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:04 AM

greasemonkey1979

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From: webster, ma

Id go with the energy suspension ones there much easier to put in , i got mine on ebay for a good deal ive had them in for 5 months now w no problems.

Oct 12, 2011 | 08:49 AM

1994F2507.3L

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From: Higginsville, MO

i got mine from LMC. the factory replacement ones. mine were completely shot and let me tell you those were a pain to get in and out. lot of heat from the torch. pounding with the air hammer. and pressure from the press got um out. was not fun.... lot of very delicate pressing to get the new ones in with penetrating oil. if i do it again i will be going with the 2 piece design ones for sure

Oct 12, 2011 | 07:04 PM

catfish101

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From: KY

One thing to keep in mind is that originally the trucks came with 9/16 bolts which fit the bushings pretty well. They went to 14mm bolts without changing the bushings so those bolts are pretty loose in the bushings. You don't want them tight but you don't want them loose either..