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Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« on: March 28, 2021, 03:41:43 PM »
Do I really have to go out and measure the inner diameter of the leaf spring eyes? One catalog says it’s either 1 1/2” or 1 3/4” (for ordering new bushings). Other catalogs don’t even mention the two sizes.
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2021, 05:16:41 PM »
What are you doing, poly bushings or rubber bushings? HD springs are 1.75"
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2021, 09:00:57 PM »
What do you suggest? I have 8 leafs, is that hd or standard?

Thanks...
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2021, 04:29:54 AM »
I would suggest you measure to be sure but you probably have HD springs.

Both have their advantages and drawbacks. Quality rubber bushings will behave like the factory system and I believe that is what you are after? BTW, they are not easy to change, so be prepared if you are doing them yourself.
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2021, 10:26:35 PM »
I will measure them for sure. Thanks for your help on this, will probably go with standard rubber.
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2021, 09:53:53 AM »
I would suggest you measure to be sure but you probably have HD springs.

Both have their advantages and drawbacks. Quality rubber bushings will behave like the factory system and I believe that is what you are after? BTW, they are not easy to change, so be prepared if you are doing them yourself.
What part of the job makes them “not easy?”
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Re: Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2021, 02:59:24 PM »
They are pressed in and don't just pop out. Same with the shackles. For the shackles, you may just want to get new ones.
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Leaf spring eye bolt and bushing size...
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2021, 03:09:49 PM »
They are pressed in and don't just pop out. Same with the shackles. For the shackles, you may just want to get new ones.
Agreed, it’s a lot easier for me to press the “place order” button than end up with bloody knuckles. Lol
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