Rear spring eye
 

When inserting rear shackle bushing I get a loose fit. Spring eye reads .735 and old of bushing is .720. Is this acceptable? Or do I need a new spring eye leaf?

Re: Rear spring eye
 

The spring shackle bushing has to be a tight fit in the spring eye for it to wear properly. If your spring is still safe to use, build up the bushing with a little solder for a tighter spring eye interference fit. Or make a new over sized bushing. Ideally a replacement main leaf spring with proper fitting shackle bushing holes should be used. The old bushing is loose. How does a new bushing measure up?

Re: Rear spring eye
 

You could try using "liquid metal", I'd guess it would still work with 0.015" play. And if it doesn't, make a new bushing later.

Re: Rear spring eye
 

Neural the OD of the bushing, some carefull center punching around the OD of the bushing will make the fit tighter !

Re: Rear spring eye
 

The bushing/spring eye fit is critical. Really need a press fit for proper performance. If keeping the car for the foreseeable future, might consider biting the bullet and getting a new spring. They normally come with the bushings pressed in but reaming may be required.

Re: Rear spring eye
 

JB Weld

Re: Rear spring eye
 

Solder, Jb weld? I don’t see either as a permanent fix.

Re: Rear spring eye
 

Just hit it with a punch or something to rough up or Knurl the outside and put it in. It won't rotate under load.

Re: Rear spring eye
 

Tighten up the spring eye with a hammer. If you have the spring off hold it on a anvil or something solid and tighten the roll up on the eye.

Re: Rear spring eye
 

[QUOTE Really need a press fit for proper performance.][/QUOTE]

Solder or knurling won't last.