Just found out the hard way that Flex-O-Matic leaf spring bushings are not the same diameter as standard leaf springs. Just blew cash on a set of Prothane bushings that don't fit.

Anyone know what does? Looks like I need 1.375 (1 3/8) diameter bushings, which are the same diameter as 81 Chevy c10 ones, but Ford leaves are 2 1/4" wide vs. 2 1/2" for the Chevy.

 

Nevermind. Seems these fit the bill: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-4-2139g/overview/

 

C8TZ-5781-A .. Flex-O-Matic Spring Bushing / 1 3/8" O.D. x 5/8" I.D. x 2 3/4" long / Obsolete

Applications: 1968/72 F100/250.

MAPLES FORD in Warsaw MO has 2 = 660-438-5110 x 229.

SOEBY MOTOR CO. in Walhalla ND has 3 = 701-549-3711.

KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 8 = 800-816-2894.

 

Hey Bill. I found out the hard way a couple weeks ago Gina at Kinsel won't sell to a FTE'r. No John Q Publics. Dealerships only.

 

That's OK by me, I'll just substitute Parts International, Farmers Branch TX (888-727-0418) listed on PartsVoice.com or NOS Parts Warehouse, Farmers Branch TX (888-727-0418) listed on rearcounter.com for Kinsel L/M located in Beaumont TX

The exact same parts are listed on three different websites, using three different names, two different locations and different phone numbers!