JSabah Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 I had the bushings replaced at a spring and suspension specialist. However, now when I went to reinstall the leaf springs, I have a gap of about 1/16” between the bushing (silent block in the front) and the bracket.... after torquing the nut/bolt. I wouldn’t think there should any play. Can someone please confirm? I was thinking of simply adding a washer. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 and what did the shop have to tell you when you asked the difference in the replacements verse stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 He measured the old with calipers and double checked in his book. He said they were identical ... I think he said they were UB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 It is possible, but I don’t think this happened, but because the shackle bushings were is so tight and hard as a rock, I could have swung the back of the spring when getting them out and possibly spread the front bracket a bit ... but I don’t think so. I can try and compress the bracket a bit with a clamp.... doesn’t sound like there should be any play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 the center bushing is X length and would not change on install..if this is his cross checked item...you probably have no call but to place a washer...I would try to center the block by installing a shim each side...not so much for front to rear geometry but to prevent an possible squeak/moan should flex cause a metal to metal action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 I assure you with the size of the forward mounting bolt, you could easily override on torque any small amount of flex you put in the hanger on removal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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