I do not. I do have a drill, long bolt and a sanding block though
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Which leaf spring and upper shackle bushings for a 4wd 89 blazer w/stock suspension?
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A lathe would be easier
Ya i get there names mixed up now and then .
Yep me too. Me too
I knew what you meant. I don't have a mill or a lathe since I ran out of room in my garage. and, If I had any more room, I'd get a drill press and a shop press first.
When you all figure it out let me know. I need to do mine.
What year? 89?
91, V2500 Suburban
Idk anything about those. Maybe that year also had rear leaf springs with with either 1.75" or 43mm/1.70" spring eyes? I have no idea TBH.
Rear Leaf Spring Bushing Kit, 88-91 Blazer
Rear Leaf Spring Bushing Kit, 88-91 Blazer
www.motorcityk5.com
I ordered from ORD last night. Got the kit with kevlar 43mm/1.70" leaf spring bushings and 1-3/8" shackle bushings. Their site has a warning about how long processing takes but hopefully they get it to UPS in the next day or so (UPS ground itself should be ~3 days).
The bushings from ORD fit my 89 Blazer perfectly. I attached a pic of the part number. the kit came with 4 bushings (8 halves) for the 43mm/1.69" leaf spring eyes, 2 bushings (4 halves) for the 1-3/8" shackles, 6 sleeves, 6 greasable 1/2" grade 8 bolts and 6 pinch nuts. I test drove it last night and they're working fine. Here's to re-tracing @sweetk30's steps 13 years later!
I bought the 8oz tub of Energy Suspensions Formula5 bushing lube from Amazon and plan on getting a mini grease gun to fill the bolts with it.
Now on to the front bushings ...
I bought the 8oz tub of Energy Suspensions Formula5 bushing lube from Amazon and plan on getting a mini grease gun to fill the bolts with it.
Now on to the front bushings ...
When you get your grease gun get a needle tip, ORD recommends it for their bolts
Forgive newb questions. Why not just connect the grease gun to the zerks on the bolts? Where would I stick the needle?
If the grease gun nozzle get a tight connection you can pop the zerk out. It could also spray grease out of the bolt under high pressure, if it get into your skin this is very bad, you could die.
the needle will push in the ball in the center of the zerk
the needle will push in the ball in the center of the zerk
