new bushings?????
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Odessa USA
new bushings?????
I think I need and want to replace all of the bushings in my front end. Its a '76 F-150. I havent researched it yet but what is involved and can I do it myself??
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 6
From: SD
new bushings?????
Yes you can do it yourself. You will need a floor jack and jackstands along with normal hand tools. I strongly recommend replacing both the radius arm bushing and the axle pivot bushing with new poly bushing - stronger and last longer than rubber, at the same cost. Do a search of the past posts, this has been covered many times. This thread will help you:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/61_79/9624.html
I did mine several months ago, cost me $50 for poly bushings - it was worth every penny... Go for it!
Marty
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/61_79/9624.html
I did mine several months ago, cost me $50 for poly bushings - it was worth every penny... Go for it!
Marty
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
new bushings?????
Where did you get your poly bushings? was it a 2wd or 4wd? thanks
-- William (Tony) Whited
74 F350 Ranger XLT Super Camper Special 460
77 F150 Custom 460
77 F250 Custom 460 (parts truck)
El Paso, TX Semper Fi
-- William (Tony) Whited
74 F350 Ranger XLT Super Camper Special 460
77 F150 Custom 460
77 F250 Custom 460 (parts truck)
El Paso, TX Semper Fi
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,494
Likes: 0
new bushings?????
It would be real tough to try to do the pivot bushings while under the truck. Likewise, it would be akward to handle the I-beam with the spring still attached. I can't remember the exact steps I took to remove the springs when I did mine, but while I was at it, I did the springs and king pins/bushings too. What started out as a cheap project grew to some expense, but it's nice to know everything has been refurbished on the front end. I ended up taking the beams with spindles attached to a shop to have them do the press work and honing for the king pin bushings. Will probably be stinky if your going to try burning out the old rubber in the pivot bushings. Wear a mask...
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 6
From: SD
new bushings?????
I got my poly bushings from LMC Truck, about $50 for both the pivot and the radius arm bushings.
I found that it is MUCH easier to remove and install the Ibeams with the coil spring removed. It only takes one bolt in the upper clamp and a large 1 1/8" nut on the bottom to remove the spring.
Marty
I found that it is MUCH easier to remove and install the Ibeams with the coil spring removed. It only takes one bolt in the upper clamp and a large 1 1/8" nut on the bottom to remove the spring.
Marty
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 6
From: SD
new bushings?????
'doyou need to compress the spring? '
No. Put the front up on jackstands, so the tires are off the ground. Then (with tire off) put a floor jack under the front beam, remove the top clamp on the spring and one end of shock and lower beam down.
Marty
No. Put the front up on jackstands, so the tires are off the ground. Then (with tire off) put a floor jack under the front beam, remove the top clamp on the spring and one end of shock and lower beam down.
Marty
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Hallsville USA
new bushings?????
I am getting ready to replace the bushings in my 78.
I've seen the ones at LMC (energy suspension) and a set from a company called prothane from JC Whitney. Is either better than the other?
Is it true that poly bushings squeak?
I've seen the ones at LMC (energy suspension) and a set from a company called prothane from JC Whitney. Is either better than the other?
Is it true that poly bushings squeak?
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 6
From: SD
new bushings?????
'Is it true that poly bushings squeak?'
I've had mine in my daily driver since last summer and they are silent. The LMC bushings come with some lube that you put on the bushings as you install them - that probably helps eliminate the squeak.
Marty
I've had mine in my daily driver since last summer and they are silent. The LMC bushings come with some lube that you put on the bushings as you install them - that probably helps eliminate the squeak.
Marty
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ManfredVonRichtofen
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
1
Feb 17, 2013 02:55 AM
thendrix
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Apr 26, 2008 01:14 AM