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_HeC_ 07-21-2012 03:50 PM

2nd gen leafspring/shackle bushings
 
so im looking at replacing the 4 leaf spring bushings and 2 shackle/frame bushings on the rear of my 99 jimmy 4x4, looking at rockauto i got these #s and just wondering if there correct and if i would need anything else?

ACDELCO Part # 45G15022 ,RR SPR SHKL -; UPPER(x2)
ACDELCO Part # 45G15393 ,RR SPR SHKL -; LOWER(packed in pairs)
MOOG Part # SB335 REAR FRONT(x2)

got all those #s from this page
1999 GMC JIMMY Leaf Spring Bushing

if those are correct im looking at roughly $38+shipping and border fees as im in Canada, wondering if i should just order this poly kit off ebay or anyone have a better link for one?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Leaf-Spring-Bushings-GMC-4WD-Jimmy-1983-2004-Prothane-71016-/140661753039?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item20c01804cf

chris015 07-21-2012 08:57 PM

get that poly kit.

Have fun getting the leaf spring bushings out. You may have to burn em out. Ive never had a set to slide out.

abig84 07-22-2012 09:10 AM


Originally Posted by chris015 (Post 531480)
get that poly kit.

Have fun getting the leaf spring bushings out. You may have to burn em out. Ive never had a set to slide out.

yeah i usually burn them out but if you are removing the entire leaf spring if you can get it in a vise a air hammer or big pick and hammer might work.

getting the bolts out are hit or miss too. i recently did some shackles on a 80s rotted f150 and said no way are those bolts coming out. one came right out and the other with the zap of the impact, crazy

_HeC_ 07-22-2012 10:11 AM

ya im scared of those bushings but its needs to be done, i just bought myself a new air hammer the other day so hopefully it makes this job a lot easier.... 4500 beats per minute should make those bolts budge i hope :S and then i can finally brush the dust off my lift shackles and get those in! :)

USMC3782 07-30-2012 03:42 PM

I am about to do my bushings as well. I hope it goes well, I just did a forester and the rear control arm bushings fused to the bolt and it took 45 mins with the impact to get it out. ended up melting the bushing from friction. I would have torched it but my friend was worried about the torch on his car...

Just use some penetrating oil, drink a beer or two and come back and try it.


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