replacement leaf spring bushings

[Hydra]

I got pretty quick at removing the leaf bushing sleeves last time I did mine.

I cut a notch in them with a sawzall(you'll know when you hit the spring eye, it will rattle your head apart), then used a hammer and punch/chisel to wedge underneath the notched piece. Once it crimps together slightly it's real easy to hammer out. Using a little lube never hurts either.

exactly what i did, works good

[Hydra]

they changed bushing size apparently sometime down the road... and there are def different stock size bushings. ive seen ones the same size as my rustys and ive seen ones that are HUGE like the ones i got from alex.

i got the huge ones that were from quadratec, they no fit

[CumminsJeep]

OEM ones do not fit rustys leafs.....oops. any other suggestions?


just read over that thread again. the napa ones measure 2.5" in diameter. the rustys eyes are 2" as well as the RE ones. but apparently Qtec has 2" OEM ones...

[CumminsJeep]

bump....need some 2 inch bushings fast! and i dont wanna order rustys ones. anyone know if poly ones would be better? Im pretty sure RE uses poly ones.

[Even]

bump....need some 2 inch bushings fast! and i dont wanna order rustys ones. anyone know if poly ones would be better? Im pretty sure RE uses poly ones.

Last I spoke to Rustys, they sell both Poly and Rubber replacements. I'm pretty sure poly is more durable.

Being the fucking moron that I am, I actually asked for their advice. They told me to go with rubber

But, I don't even know why I'm telling you this. Most likely your response will be something to the effect of "fuck Rustys".

[CumminsJeep]

Last I spoke to Rustys, they sell both Poly and Rubber replacements. I'm pretty sure poly is more durable.

Being the fucking moron that I am, I actually asked for their advice. They told me to go with rubber

But, I don't even know why I'm telling you this. Most likely your response will be something to the effect of "fuck Rustys".

well Im gonna say fuck rustys rubber ones haha. I have no experience with their poly ones so if i have to go that route i will. RJ said he may have some for me too

[Bigbike]

Go to a spring shop.

[Hydra]

Go to a spring shop.

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[jeepbogger4x4]

i have a set of rancho bushings. i'll check the diameter tomorrow

[clean4drxj]

http://www.alcanspring.com/ check this out, not sure if they have the size you'll need..