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06-08-2013, 06:37 PM | #1 |
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Prothane Spring hanger bushings
I have the original type rubber in a steel tube type of spring hanger bushings in my '57 springs. The rubber is breaking up in them and I'd like to replace them with the plastic type that slips in from each side. I don't find any sources for them by searching web sites and catalogs. They need to be 1 3/8" OD with a 7/16" bolt hole. These are for the front hanger of the rear leaf springs. Any leads will be appreciated.
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06-08-2013, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
check all the four wheel supply stores in your area, they carry a bunch of them
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06-08-2013, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
They squeak after awhile stay with the rubber.
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06-08-2013, 10:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
i didnt want to discourage him with that info, but since you started it i will all so add they ride very rough, and transfer a lot of noise to the vehecle
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06-08-2013, 11:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
OK I'm going to have to add my 1¢ worth and agree with both of these guys. Personally I wouldn't install them unless it was on a 'Race Only' car.
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06-09-2013, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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06-09-2013, 04:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
use a brake hone and hone spring eyes, use a bolt that will go all the way thru the spring eye and bushing put a big washer on the bolt head of the bolt, run bolt thru bushing and then thru the spring eye, alighn bushing with spring eye, use another washer to cover the spring eye hole, put nut on bolt and start tightening, the bolt should pull the bushing into spring eye, if necessary hit bolt head with a hammer to help drive it in
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06-09-2013, 06:15 PM | #8 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
Thanks ford3. I don't remember how I installed these 20 years ago, but the springs hadn't been installed in the car then, either. I suspect I drove them in because I don't remember using anything to pull them in. I'm going to try your suggestion as soon as they get here. I thought NAPA carried them but the local store doesn't, or they can't find a listing.
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06-16-2013, 03:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: Prothane Spring hanger bushings
Good to see people helping people with their past experiences keep it up
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