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match71gmc4x4 · 04-01-2003, 01:03 PM

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

**Yukon Jack** · 04-01-2003, 03:28 PM

You might want to look at the greasable bushing setup sold by www.offroaddesign.com I'm very happy with mine.

da-burb · 04-02-2003, 12:29 AM

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.

Big Bad Buddy · 04-03-2003, 10:09 PM

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.

04-01-2003, 01:03 PM	#1
match71gmc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 55	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?

04-01-2003, 03:28 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	You might want to look at the greasable bushing setup sold by www.offroaddesign.com I'm very happy with mine. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-02-2003, 12:29 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	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. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

04-03-2003, 10:09 PM	#4
Big Bad Buddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: renton wa usa Posts: 30	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. __________________ 78 chev pu 12" suspension lift, 3" body. 40" swampers. 85 body. yellow. 69 K5 blazer 6" suspension lift, 3" body. 38" swampers 84 suburban 6" lift 36" swampers... everyone needs a tow rig!!! 70 chev pu with big plans for bags and20's....



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