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K5_Knox · 11-15-2023, 11:00 AM

I know there are similar posts in the truck thread, but wanted a fresh perspective with today's availability of parts.

I'm looking for the best body bushing kit (rad support and tub cushions along with bolts). Poly or rubber? And who offers the best kit that is close to oem. I have some parts in my cart at motorcityk5 but the shipping is outrageous.

I've google searched a few "complete bolt kits" and see some are available. Have any of you purchased these? Again, looking for OE style. What have your experiences been like?

Last one. I noticed I have a crack in one of my rear leaf springs. Who makes the best replacement springs? What about bushings/hardware? I had to cut my shackles out because they became one piece.

**jaros44sr** · 11-15-2023, 04:28 PM

My best go to guy has always been Wes at classic heartbeat truck parts, if he is not busy just fun to BS with

Nuts and bolts by far McMaster car, next day delivery

Shipping is just part of rebuilding these old trucks, no getting around it, if you can let me know how

**truckster** · 11-15-2023, 07:15 PM

X2 for Wes. I bought the rubber (not poly) kit and it was perfect.

11-15-2023, 11:00 AM	#1
K5_Knox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Knoxville, tn Posts: 30	Bolts and Bushings and Such I know there are similar posts in the truck thread, but wanted a fresh perspective with today's availability of parts. I'm looking for the best body bushing kit (rad support and tub cushions along with bolts). Poly or rubber? And who offers the best kit that is close to oem. I have some parts in my cart at motorcityk5 but the shipping is outrageous. I've google searched a few "complete bolt kits" and see some are available. Have any of you purchased these? Again, looking for OE style. What have your experiences been like? Last one. I noticed I have a crack in one of my rear leaf springs. Who makes the best replacement springs? What about bushings/hardware? I had to cut my shackles out because they became one piece.

11-15-2023, 04:28 PM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: Bolts and Bushings and Such My best go to guy has always been Wes at classic heartbeat truck parts, if he is not busy just fun to BS with Nuts and bolts by far McMaster car, next day delivery Shipping is just part of rebuilding these old trucks, no getting around it, if you can let me know how __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-15-2023 at 04:34 PM.

11-15-2023, 07:15 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Bolts and Bushings and Such X2 for Wes. I bought the rubber (not poly) kit and it was perfect. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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