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70Chevy4x4Nut · 01-12-2004, 10:26 PM

I know someone out there knows this. I am replacing rear leaf spring bushings on a 70 1/2 ton 4x4. The bushings I bought have not come in yet but are supposed to be for the 1-1/2" OD leafs. I finally managed to get the rubber and the inside sleeve out and there is still a thin outer metal sleeve left in there. If I remove that I will have a 1-1/2" hole, if I leave it it is 1-3/8". Is this sleeve part of the old bushing that needs to come out? And will the new poly bushings just fit inside there without a sleeve or will it come with a outer sleeve of it's own?

Never done leaf springs before and I need your help.

Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-13-2004, 05:24 PM

Remove it. It's part of the old bushing. You will not need it with new poly bushings. Make sure you grease the new poly bushings real good. It will not and does not come with an outer sleeve.

70Chevy4x4Nut · 01-13-2004, 07:22 PM

Thanks Jim

Do the outer sleeves have to be pressed out or can they be beaten out?

What kind of grease is recommended for the bushings?

Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-13-2004, 08:55 PM

I beat mine out with a cold chisel and hammer. I used waterproof wheel bearing grease. (makes it easy to slip in and controls squeak)

BrianJordan · 01-24-2004, 03:31 AM

yes use alot of grease . and put the bushings in the frig the night befor it will help.

70Chevy4x4Nut · 01-24-2004, 12:03 PM

Thanks,
2 good ideas, used the chisel and got them out. I will try the fridg, when I get them. Having a little mail problem.

70Chevy4x4Nut · 01-24-2004, 12:07 PM

Just wondering about the grease. These are the black kind that are supposed to be a mix of poly and other stuff and have enough oils in them to prevent squeeks. Energy Suspension on their web site says you don't need grease for those kind. Should I use it anyway? Probably won't hurt.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-24-2004, 10:31 PM

I installed energy suspensions also. I used grease makes it easy to assemble, have to remember the frige trick.

01-12-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	Leaf Spring Bushing question I know someone out there knows this. I am replacing rear leaf spring bushings on a 70 1/2 ton 4x4. The bushings I bought have not come in yet but are supposed to be for the 1-1/2" OD leafs. I finally managed to get the rubber and the inside sleeve out and there is still a thin outer metal sleeve left in there. If I remove that I will have a 1-1/2" hole, if I leave it it is 1-3/8". Is this sleeve part of the old bushing that needs to come out? And will the new poly bushings just fit inside there without a sleeve or will it come with a outer sleeve of it's own? Never done leaf springs before and I need your help. Thanks

01-13-2004, 05:24 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Remove it. It's part of the old bushing. You will not need it with new poly bushings. Make sure you grease the new poly bushings real good. It will not and does not come with an outer sleeve. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-13-2004, 08:55 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I beat mine out with a cold chisel and hammer. I used waterproof wheel bearing grease. (makes it easy to slip in and controls squeak) __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-24-2004, 10:31 PM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I installed energy suspensions also. I used grease makes it easy to assemble, have to remember the frige trick. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

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01-13-2004, 07:22 PM	#3
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	Thanks Jim Do the outer sleeves have to be pressed out or can they be beaten out? What kind of grease is recommended for the bushings? Thanks

01-24-2004, 03:31 AM	#5
BrianJordan Iron Thunder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 377	yes use alot of grease . and put the bushings in the frig the night befor it will help.

01-24-2004, 12:03 PM	#6
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	Thanks, 2 good ideas, used the chisel and got them out. I will try the fridg, when I get them. Having a little mail problem.

01-24-2004, 12:07 PM	#7
70Chevy4x4Nut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 311	Just wondering about the grease. These are the black kind that are supposed to be a mix of poly and other stuff and have enough oils in them to prevent squeeks. Energy Suspension on their web site says you don't need grease for those kind. Should I use it anyway? Probably won't hurt.



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