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Old 02-02-2016, 07:36 PM
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Leaf Spring Bushings... what parts do I need

I want to replace all the leaf spring bushings/shackle bushings on the suspension. (1964 F100 2wd)
Very confused as to what I need to order.

Number Dummy says (in a past post) that the front of the truck needs:
"B7C5781A .. Front Spring FRONT (2) & Front Spring REAR (2) Bushings & Front Spring Shackle Bushings (2) / Obsolete"

So, looks like all 6 bushings on the front half are the same part. Then I see that B7C5781A is also listed for the REAR of the truck. However, I am then told that the rear ones won't fit the front! Then I find that B7C5781A cross refs to Moog SB253 which then says they won't fit my truck. Then I see Napa's shackle bushings are different from their spring bushings.
On top of that, there are these kits and these parts.

I have not yet removed my springs as I want to have new parts ready to go before I start tearing stuff up. Not having actually SEEN all the bushings to know their size/sizes... anybody else replaced theirs who can clue me in on what I need? Are they all the same?
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Old 02-03-2016, 05:10 AM
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All 6 bushings in the rear of my 1965 were the same as NAPA, NCP 2746459 bushings. I bought the bushings then removed the springs. Bad mistake! Once I got the springs out and apart they were junk. My new springs should be here today. PM me I got a deal on 4 of them.
 
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I just put new springs in our 64 also. Then you only need to replace the top front shackle bushings. I put in new shackles and bolts all the way around.
I got my springs here: General Spring | Leaf Springs, U Bolts, Suspension Parts and More!. Nice people and the best price I found.
 
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Thanks Crop Duster... just pm'd you
 
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Originally Posted by MichiganLarry
I just put new springs in our 64 also. Then you only need to replace the top front shackle bushings. I put in new shackles and bolts all the way around.
I got my springs here: General Spring | Leaf Springs, U Bolts, Suspension Parts and More!. Nice people and the best price I found.

Thanks! I'll check them out!
 
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Old 02-03-2016, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Crop Duster
All 6 bushings in the rear of my 1965 were the same as NAPA, NCP 2746459 bushings.
Just looked up that part number and it does show it for all 6. Funny, when I looked the part up via my truck info, it showed me 3 different parts for rear front, rear back upper, and rear shackle. Glad to have the actual part number!!!! I knew you guys would come through.
 
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