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Rear spring silent blocks


JSabah

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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 

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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 

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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

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