Leaf spring bushings.
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Leaf spring bushings.
Need to replace the rear leaf spring bushings in my 67 F250 4x4. NPD says these are the ones but I'm always worried ordering parts for these old trucks on line won't fit and have to send back. Think NPD's applications are correct?
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Need to replace the rear leaf spring bushings in my 67 F250 4x4.
NPD says these are the ones but I'm always worried ordering parts for these old trucks on line won't fit and have to send back. Think NPD's applications are correct?
npdlink.com/store/products/bushing_rear_spring_or_shackle_c7tz_5781_c-134264-50000.html
NPD says these are the ones but I'm always worried ordering parts for these old trucks on line won't fit and have to send back. Think NPD's applications are correct?
npdlink.com/store/products/bushing_rear_spring_or_shackle_c7tz_5781_c-134264-50000.html
Applications: 1967/77 F250 4WD (High Boys).
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Poly bushing way easier to install compared to OEM bushing. Plus you'll bleed less and won't run out of curse words.
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A press makes the job much easier but if no press then a few extra tools needed.
A sawsall, hand drill & heavy duty metal deep circle hole saw cutter to get the rubber out & a few small wire wheels to clean the rusty bushing bores.
A big Fxxking Hammer. I made up a bolt puller & a few big washer to install the OEM bushing the first time.
The second time learned my lesson an got the black poly bushing.
The cleaner you get them the easier the bushing will go in. And you still may need to have them pressed in if you can't manage to get them all the way in.
Or pay a shop to do the nasty dirty work.
Get the black ones as they don't squeak like the red ones.
If you notice any body sagging check that it's not from weak springs as I've had to replace all four with later heavy duty one's as I had a c/o camper on back for many yrs.
New spring with new bushings save a lot of extra work plus better ride.
Orich
.A press makes the job much easier but if no press then a few extra tools needed.
A sawsall, hand drill & heavy duty metal deep circle hole saw cutter to get the rubber out & a few small wire wheels to clean the rusty bushing bores.
A big Fxxking Hammer. I made up a bolt puller & a few big washer to install the OEM bushing the first time.
The second time learned my lesson an got the black poly bushing.
The cleaner you get them the easier the bushing will go in. And you still may need to have them pressed in if you can't manage to get them all the way in.
Or pay a shop to do the nasty dirty work.
Get the black ones as they don't squeak like the red ones.
If you notice any body sagging check that it's not from weak springs as I've had to replace all four with later heavy duty one's as I had a c/o camper on back for many yrs.
New spring with new bushings save a lot of extra work plus better ride.
Orich
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