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brak · 11-26-2022, 05:27 AM

Need to replace the leaf spring bushings, due to a broken shackle, and seized shackle bolt (not to mention they're old and worn out).

Does anyone know if the energy suspension bushings require reuse of the outer metal sleeve from the old bushing? I know some do, and some don't.

want to make sure before i cut it out...

Thanks

**hatzie** · 11-27-2022, 10:43 PM

Their front control arm bushings require you to thoroughly clean and re-use the outer sleeves. https://www.energysuspensionparts.co...sion/17019.pdf
The inner leaf spring bushings are in the kit but they don't show outer bushings in the product pictures. The instructions say the outer bushings need to be removed and don't mention re-using them. Since they specifically mention re-using the sleeve in the control arm instructions I would say they don't intend you do the same on the leaf springs. https://www.energysuspensionparts.co...sion/17040.pdf

f this doesn't clarify the situation for you I would email their tech support to ask.

11-26-2022, 05:27 AM	#1
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Leaf Spring Bushings - Poly Need to replace the leaf spring bushings, due to a broken shackle, and seized shackle bolt (not to mention they're old and worn out). Does anyone know if the energy suspension bushings require reuse of the outer metal sleeve from the old bushing? I know some do, and some don't. want to make sure before i cut it out... Thanks __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

11-27-2022, 10:43 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,914	Re: Leaf Spring Bushings - Poly Their front control arm bushings require you to thoroughly clean and re-use the outer sleeves. https://www.energysuspensionparts.co...sion/17019.pdf The inner leaf spring bushings are in the kit but they don't show outer bushings in the product pictures. The instructions say the outer bushings need to be removed and don't mention re-using them. Since they specifically mention re-using the sleeve in the control arm instructions I would say they don't intend you do the same on the leaf springs. https://www.energysuspensionparts.co...sion/17040.pdf f this doesn't clarify the situation for you I would email their tech support to ask. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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