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DBear · 06-25-2012, 01:35 AM

Does anyone know what size bushings exactly that a 71 Burb 4x4 has for the rear leaf/shackle set? When I look up the parts, it has two different sets...One set says for 1 1/2 in OD shackle bushing, and the other says 1 3/8 in OD shackle bushing set. Where are they measuring this bushing and how? Thanks in advance

OldCreek · 06-25-2012, 02:20 PM

It has been my experience with a couple different trucks, including a 72 4x4 burb that the shackles and leaf springs have a thin metal sleeve that lines the spring and shackle. The bushing fits in there. When I use 1 1/2" bushings I will knock out the sleeve. If the sleeve were left in place, I suppose the 1 3/8" bushing would fit in there.

Yours and others experience may vary....

obijuan · 06-25-2012, 07:14 PM

go to your local spring shop and have em done. worth the hassle to let them do it.

DBear · 06-25-2012, 10:02 PM

Thanks guys.....took them to the local spring shop today and he had them done in about 15 mins. That place had some serious equipment. Best money spent in awhile! Thanks again for the info!
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06-25-2012, 01:35 AM	#1
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 861	leaf spring and shackle bushings? Does anyone know what size bushings exactly that a 71 Burb 4x4 has for the rear leaf/shackle set? When I look up the parts, it has two different sets...One set says for 1 1/2 in OD shackle bushing, and the other says 1 3/8 in OD shackle bushing set. Where are they measuring this bushing and how? Thanks in advance

06-25-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: leaf spring and shackle bushings? It has been my experience with a couple different trucks, including a 72 4x4 burb that the shackles and leaf springs have a thin metal sleeve that lines the spring and shackle. The bushing fits in there. When I use 1 1/2" bushings I will knock out the sleeve. If the sleeve were left in place, I suppose the 1 3/8" bushing would fit in there. Yours and others experience may vary.... __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

06-25-2012, 07:14 PM	#3
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: leaf spring and shackle bushings? go to your local spring shop and have em done. worth the hassle to let them do it.

06-25-2012, 10:02 PM	#4
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 861	Re: leaf spring and shackle bushings? Thanks guys.....took them to the local spring shop today and he had them done in about 15 mins. That place had some serious equipment. Best money spent in awhile! Thanks again for the info! Posted via Mobile Device



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