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05-20-2022, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Spring bushings
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.
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05-20-2022, 10:09 AM | #2 |
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Re: Spring bushings
Check out CW MOSS;
https://cwmoss.com/search?q=spring+bushings |
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05-20-2022, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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Re: Spring bushings
Will do thanks 19Forty
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05-20-2022, 12:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Spring bushings
Do not just install them in any orientation. They should be installed at the working angle.
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05-20-2022, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Spring bushings
Andy is correct. 45 degrees is the desired angle. The photo below is a 40 Ford reversed eye spring with shackles at 45 degrees.
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05-20-2022, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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05-20-2022, 10:15 PM | #7 |
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05-20-2022, 10:20 PM | #8 |
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05-21-2022, 06:09 AM | #9 |
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Re: Spring bushings
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.
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05-21-2022, 09:48 AM | #10 |
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Re: Spring bushings
McMaster_Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/nylon-6/wea...t-nylon-tubes/
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05-21-2022, 09:49 AM | #11 |
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Thanks Bob
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05-21-2022, 10:53 AM | #12 |
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Re: Spring bushings
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.
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05-21-2022, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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Thanks 19forty, don’t have a lath so I will have find them already made
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05-21-2022, 11:10 AM | #14 |
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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.
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05-21-2022, 04:22 PM | #15 | |
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Delrin won't. Like any bearing, it helps life if you lube them once in awhile also. |
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05-21-2022, 05:51 PM | #16 |
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05-22-2022, 09:51 PM | #17 |
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McMaster-Carr supply- oil inbedded flanged nylon bushings
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05-23-2022, 05:09 AM | #18 |
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Thanks to all for advice and assistance
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05-23-2022, 06:12 AM | #19 |
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Re: Spring bushings
3rd gen sell both original and modern style show car original daily or regular driver defiantly modern like most things its your choice
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