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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: canadian_ranchero on 2016-02-27 11:09

Title: polyurethane rear spring shackle bushings
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2016-02-27 11:09
i am looking for better bushings[china bushings are poor quality].looking in one of my chassis parts books,i found the 57 ford [49-59] and the 53-62 corvette use the same rear spring shackle bushings.ordered a set for the corvette from energy suspension,they should fit     
Title: Re: polyurethane rear spring shackle bushings
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2016-02-27 11:19
Good info...I'm not a real big fan of squeaks, but it is a better alternative than disintergrating rubber.
Title: Re: polyurethane rear spring shackle bushings
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2016-02-27 11:23
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2016-02-27 11:19
Good info...I'm not a real big fan of squeaks, but it is a better alternative than disintergrating rubber.
i have found if you lube them up with the proper lube on install, they do not squeak
Title: Re: polyurethane rear spring shackle bushings
Post by: KYBlueOval on 2016-02-28 06:31
Quote from: canadian_ranchero on 2016-02-27 11:23
i have found if you lube them up with the proper lube on install, they do not squeak

What lube do you use?
Title: Re: polyurethane rear spring shackle bushings
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2016-02-28 23:37
i have used the lube supplied,i also have had good luck with a product called kopper kote[i think that is how it is spelled]you need to put lots on