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Old Nov 21, 2023 | 04:03 PM
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Leaf spring bushings

All of the inner sleeves have separated from the rubber in the spring bushing. Causing my springs to move side to side in the mounts. My question is when I installed the bolts I tightened them very tight. Are they supposed to be left loose enough so the inner sleeve can pivot on the bolt as the springs work up and down?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2023 | 08:51 PM
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As far as I know. The inner sleeve is locked to the plates. The rubber is supposed to do the twisting work. Could be wrong??

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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 06:52 AM
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Question is did you load the springs prior to tightening the bolts? The bolts should be left loose till the springs have the full running load on them and then tighten. If not there will be too much torque on the rubber after loading.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 07:36 AM
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Been 10 or so years since I did them. If I recall correctly I probably tightened them before any of the body was on. That would explain it. Thanks
 
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Been 10 or so years since I did them. If I recall correctly I probably tightened them before any of the body was on. That would explain it. Thanks
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