Leaf spring bushings.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Ventura co.
Leaf spring bushings.
I have done a little browsing but didn't really find an answer.
I need to replace my stock front leaf spring and frame bushings
Is anyone offering a complete kit or did you just go to your local auto part store
I need to replace my stock front leaf spring and frame bushings
Is anyone offering a complete kit or did you just go to your local auto part store
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From: White Knoll, SC
I did the Energy kit all the way around and replaced the leaf isolaters as well. Thay are only available from the dealer. So much better, no more rattling. It was quite a job. It will be much easier with an extra set of hands, but well worth the investment.
Ryan
PS. I did have to trim the front ones a little but it wasn't hard.
Ryan
PS. I did have to trim the front ones a little but it wasn't hard.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Southern Colorado
Sometimes I have found urethane bushings to be very tight, due to them being overly long inside the spring. A few seconds on a bench grinder shortening the inside end can take care of this.
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From: White Knoll, SC
The part I had to trim was on the outside lip of the bushing. The part that goes into the curl on the leaf fit fine but on the front of both front bushings I had to cut a little off of the lip around the bushing to clear a spot that wasnt machined on the mount. A round lip wouldnt fit, it had to be flattened on the top. It is hard for me to explain, but it wasnt difficult at all.
Ryan
Ryan
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