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.

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

Also found this...

NEW OEM FRONT LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE BRACKET FORD F SERIES SD EXCURSION 4WD | eBay

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

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'm betting money he's talking about this one, which I did not touch. I just did the spring eye bushings... I think I'll go buy a pair of these - it should be an easy install.

That Is the one that is often overlooked/neglected. }>

I think that should be 722-018.