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Old 04-01-2003, 01:03 PM   #1
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front leaf spring bushings

Where is the best deal to get a complete set of front leaf spring busings for my 71 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4?

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Old 04-01-2003, 03:28 PM   #2
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You might want to look at the greasable bushing setup sold by www.offroaddesign.com I'm very happy with mine.
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Old 04-02-2003, 12:29 AM   #3
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I will have a set of urethane bushings that are coming out of a set of rancho springs. I don't know if they have the same dimensions, but they have only been on truck 2 weeks. I am returning the Rancho's to the pain in the a$$ salvage yard I got them from and installing a set of Tuff country springs that I got from Chris H. Bushings will be 50% of what they cost me if my mechanic is unable to return them.
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Old 04-03-2003, 10:09 PM   #4
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i use the greasable ones that were mentioned and have also had good luck with the poly urethane bushings i got from central 4wd or you can get them from 4wheel parts wholesalers at a reasonable price too. the ones that were mentioned from a set of rancho springs will only fit rancho i have found... have a good day.
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