Front Front Spring Shackle
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Front Front Spring Shackle
Hey guys, I was told that there's a bushing in the forward shackle of the front springs (under the front bumper) that is factory molded into the shackle/mount and that those need to be replaced with OE or equivalent part?
I found that shackle/mount on the parts finder they are application specific LH + RH but they don't seem to have bushings in them. I though they were just mounted directly to the frame rail?
2005 Ford Excursion Front Leaf Spring Front Mounting Bracket | FordParts.com
2005 Ford Excursion Front Leaf Spring Front Mounting Bracket | FordParts.com
Is this person just blowing smoke or should I inspect these mythical factory-molded-into-shackle bushings? I couldn't find any info on this site or on the Googleverse.
I found that shackle/mount on the parts finder they are application specific LH + RH but they don't seem to have bushings in them. I though they were just mounted directly to the frame rail?
2005 Ford Excursion Front Leaf Spring Front Mounting Bracket | FordParts.com
2005 Ford Excursion Front Leaf Spring Front Mounting Bracket | FordParts.com
Is this person just blowing smoke or should I inspect these mythical factory-molded-into-shackle bushings? I couldn't find any info on this site or on the Googleverse.
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These are the parts up front that I could find. I would imagine the bushing in the first link can be replaced?
Ford F350 F450 F550 Excursion Leaf Spring Shackle Bracket Set Pair New OEM Parts | eBay
2004 2005 F250 F350 Super Duty OEM Front Left Leaf Spring Bracket 4C3Z-5340-BA | eBay
Ford F350 F450 F550 Excursion Leaf Spring Shackle Bracket Set Pair New OEM Parts | eBay
2004 2005 F250 F350 Super Duty OEM Front Left Leaf Spring Bracket 4C3Z-5340-BA | eBay
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A suspension bushing overhaul would include:
Front
Spring bushings
Ford F250 / F350 Front Leaf Spring Bushings Replacement
Shackle bracket bushing
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
Rear
Spring bushings
Rear Leaf Spring Bushings - Ford Excursion - 4.2149
Rear shackle with bushing
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
Front
Spring bushings
Ford F250 / F350 Front Leaf Spring Bushings Replacement
Shackle bracket bushing
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
Rear
Spring bushings
Rear Leaf Spring Bushings - Ford Excursion - 4.2149
Rear shackle with bushing
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
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Dorman makes a replacement shackle that is less expensive then the ford part.
I haven't used this part from Dorman but I would probably give them a try.
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-53522-722-018.aspx
edit...... fixed link
I haven't used this part from Dorman but I would probably give them a try.
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-53522-722-018.aspx
edit...... fixed link
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Shackle bracket bushing
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D
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Dorman makes a replacement shackle that is less expensive then the ford part.
I haven't used this part from Dorman but I would probably give them a try.
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-5720-722-004.aspx
I haven't used this part from Dorman but I would probably give them a try.
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-5720-722-004.aspx
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