Greasable Polyurethane Leaf Spring Bushings

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Mar 1, 2007 | 08:44 AM

moonley

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Greasable Polyurethane Leaf Spring Bushings

Greasable polyurethane leaf spring bushings...where can I get them?

I just ordered all new leaf springs for my 1970 F250 4x4, before I install them I want to upgrade to polyurethane bushings with greasable bolts all the way around...problem is I can only find applications for every year, make, and model other than mine, and my google searches bring up nothing. Any help pointing me in the right direction is greatly appreciated!!

Mar 2, 2007 | 11:32 AM

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They may not be specifically for your F250 but bolts are bolts as long as they fit the same application.
http://diy4x.com/suspension.htm

It may take a little research to find a company that sells your size bolts. But they are out there. I came across link with a guy who made his own on a drill press even.

Mar 3, 2007 | 09:52 PM

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Thanks for the link.

I was also able to find bolts here:
http://www.tellico4x4.com/index.php/...8142e717560dd8

and front bushings here:
http://www.jackit.com/bushings/ford_bushings.htm

But I still can't find rear bushings. I was also hoping that I could get a greasable bushing kit so that it would have the necessary grooves cut into the bushings to aide in lubrication. If anyone has any more suggestions or knows other applications that will fit I would appreciate your help. Thanks again,

Nick

Mar 4, 2007 | 08:14 PM

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With poly rod ends, I drill a 3/32" hole thru the rod end and the bushing, then counterdrill the rod end and tap for a regular screw in grease fitting. Spring steel would be a lot harder to drill, but I believe you could do the same thing. I don't bother with the grooves, the poly bushings work so much better then rubber bushings with a steel sleeve I don't think they need the grooves..... Not sure it would work on your application, just thought I would let you know.

Mar 5, 2007 | 10:02 PM

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Ok, so I can find a source for greasable bolts and a few for front polyurethane bushings, but nobody seems to make the bushings for the rear springs on my truck. Most of them do list for 67-72 F100 though. Wouldn't these be the same? I'm about 7,000 miles away from my truck right now or I'd check it out myself. Thanks.

Mar 6, 2007 | 03:06 AM

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Checking an auto parts website the F100 and F250 have different MOOG part #'s for the stock bushings. On the other hand Norris-McQuay list the same ones. Your best bet is to wait until you get back from eating sand and measure them to be sure.