Spring bushings

[flathead48]

I want to replace the spring bushings in my 48 car, it’s been 25 years or so and I imagine there has been a lot of changes in the part. Suggestion for the best would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rick

[19Fordy]

Check out CW MOSS;
https://cwmoss.com/search?q=spring+bushings

[flathead48]

Will do thanks 19Forty

[Andy]

Do not just install them in any orientation. They should be installed at the working angle.

[19Fordy]

Andy is correct. 45 degrees is the desired angle. The photo below is a 40 Ford reversed eye spring with shackles at 45 degrees.

[Pete]

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If you use a Delrin bushing kit, they do not require any special tools to install and will last forever.

[fordor41]

Originally Posted by Pete

If you use a Delrin bushing kit, they do not require any special tools to install and will last forever.

...or moly impregnated nylon 6/6 will also last forever

[Pete]

Originally Posted by fordor41

...or moly impregnated nylon 6/6 will also last forever

Yup.

[flathead48]

Thanks guys for all the feed back , does any one know where to get ones mentioned in post 7 thanks again to all here who offered their help.
Rick

[Bob C]

McMaster_Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/nylon-6/wea...t-nylon-tubes/

[flathead48]

Thanks Bob

[19Fordy]

If you have a lathe, you can make your own out of brass. However, DELRIN is less expensive and will work great.These homemade shackles and bushings are are 50 years old.

[flathead48]

Thanks 19forty, don’t have a lath so I will have find them already made

[40cpe]

I tried a few "plastic" bushings. I can't tell one from the other, but they all squeaked. I finally went to impregnated bronze flanged bushing or flanged bearing like 19forty made. Available in different sizes from your bearing store.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

I tried a few "plastic" bushings. I can't tell one from the other, but they all squeaked. I finally went to impregnated bronze flanged bushing or flanged bearing like 19forty made. Available in different sizes from your bearing store.

Urathane will squeak.
Delrin won't.
Like any bearing, it helps life if you lube them once in awhile also.

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by Pete

Urathane will squeak.
Delrin won't.
.

Thank you Pete.

[fordor41]

McMaster-Carr supply- oil inbedded flanged nylon bushings

[flathead48]

Thanks to all for advice and assistance

[aussie merc]

3rd gen sell both original and modern style show car original daily or regular driver defiantly modern like most things its your choice