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Frame Mount Shackle Bushings

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by FlatlanderCJ5, May 16, 2022.

  1. May 16, 2022
    FlatlanderCJ5

    FlatlanderCJ5 Member

    Wichita, KS
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    Does anyone know for certain that the rear spring bushings, the ones that are mounted to the frame, are the same size as the bushings that go in the springs?
    I had some NOS spring bushings in the garage and decided to mount them on the rear springs while I have the jeep stripped down to the bare frame. I got the bushing removed from one spring end, can't tell you how much fun that is. After I installed the new bushing into the spring end, I decided to cut the one out of the frame mount and replace it also since I had one left. I started to cut it out and just on a whim, checked the diameter of the old bushing to the new bushing. The old one in the frame looks like it's a fraction bigger around. I stopped there and thought I had better do some research. I replaced the ones on the front springs last year some time but I can't remember if I changed all of them or just on the spring ends. Thanks.
     
  2. May 16, 2022
    melvinm

    melvinm Member

    Arvada Co. 80003
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    On My 1974 cj5 they were all the same.
     
  3. May 16, 2022
    FlatlanderCJ5

    FlatlanderCJ5 Member

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    Thanks, I suspected they were, just wanted to get a second opinion before I replace them.
     
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  4. May 17, 2022
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Knowing what year and model you are working on would be helpful to know in the future.
    ‘55-‘75 CJ uses the same bushings in the springs and frame spring mounts.
     
  5. May 17, 2022
    FlatlanderCJ5

    FlatlanderCJ5 Member

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    73 CJ5.
     
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