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Old 08-08-2013, 11:30 PM
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C-bushing replacement

I have a 76 F150 4x4. It has what appears to be a factory lift kit. The blocks on the rear springs are anvil shaped and 3 1/2" tall. I am guessing I will need the 4 degree replacement c-bushings? Any confirmation would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 08-08-2013, 11:51 PM
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Stop.

The rear blocks are OEM and at OEM height if there are no other blocks and OEM leaf packs.

The degreed C-bushings are for the front when there is a lift installed over and above the OEM height.

Do you know if you have more lift than OEM??? A 4-degree C-bushing is for a 2- to 4-inch lift. From your description of the OEM rear blocks, I assume that the front is not lifted at all and thus does not require any corrected C-bushings to restore lost caster when it is lifted.
 
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:15 AM
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Correct nothing but the rear blocks. Looks like that would be the 2 degree then. Much thanks
 
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Like HIO said,
"The degreed C-bushings are for the front when there is a lift installed over and above the OEM height."

If the blocks in the rear are stock you do not need degree c-bushings
 
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:28 AM
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Thanks again Guys. That's why I asked first. I really appreciate the help.
 
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Are you positive there is a rear lift?
 
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Originally Posted by keiths78f150
Are you positive there is a rear lift?
I'm not positive. Only thing it has is the 3 1/2" anvil blocks in the rear. No other blocks front or back and no added leaves. I assumed the blocks in back meant it had a lift. Maybe that is stock as in no lift for these trucks. Looks like HIO is saying that is considered no lift for these trucks. The 2 degree bushings state for no lift up to 2" inch lift so looks like those will be the ones I am getting.
 
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Originally Posted by Oldbone
I'm not positive. Only thing it has is the 3 1/2" anvil blocks in the rear. No other blocks front or back and no added leaves. I assumed the blocks in back meant it had a lift. Maybe that is stock as in no lift for these trucks. Looks like HIO is saying that is considered no lift for these trucks. The 2 degree bushings state for no lift up to 2" inch lift so looks like those will be the ones I am getting.
That is correct. Just the anvil blocks means there is no lift.

Yep. I recall someone out there lists a 0-2"-lift C-bushings.
 
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Old 08-09-2013, 10:53 PM
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HIO said it all.
 
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