Spring Bushing Question

[Subember]

I bought a 4" lift kit off Craigslist for my burb and have a question. I believe the springs are rancho due to the name being stamped on the rear blocks so I have to assume the springs are too. I purchased a front bushing kit and am wondering about the fitment of the bushings into the eyes.

Should they need to be inserted with a hammer and block of wood? Or should I be able to push them in by hand? Shouldn't they be really tight? The springs are 2.5" wide and have a 1.125" eye on the shackle end. It's hard to tell because the shoulder of the spring has a chamfer in it. I'm questioning myself because there is a note on the bushings that if the eye is 1.25" then I need a different kit.

Also on the shackle side, which bushing goes where? Thick and thin shoulders on the bushings.

Thanks, Alex

 

[Fordum]

If there is any numbers on the Rancho parts, you might find some install instructions here.

http://www.gorancho.com/install_instructions.php

 

[Subember]

Nope, no part numbers on the springs. Aren't most aftermarket springs 2.5" wide?

 

[sweetk30]

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/hdshackles.htm

good info there.

and just measure inside of spring eye .

the new can sometimes take little hammer to fit snuggly .

 

[Subember]

Does the fat shouldered bushing go on the top or bottom of the shackle?