Spring bushings
 

I want to replace the spring bushings in my 48 car, it’s been 25 years or so and I imagine there has been a lot of changes in the part. Suggestion for the best would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rick

Re: Spring bushings
 

Check out CW MOSS;
https://cwmoss.com/search?q=spring+bushings

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Will do thanks 19Forty

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Do not just install them in any orientation. They should be installed at the working angle.

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Andy is correct. 45 degrees is the desired angle. The photo below is a 40 Ford reversed eye spring with shackles at 45 degrees.

Re: Spring bushings
 

If you use a Delrin bushing kit, they do not require any special tools to install and will last forever.

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...or moly impregnated nylon 6/6 will also last forever

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Yup.

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Thanks guys for all the feed back , does any one know where to get ones mentioned in post 7 thanks again to all here who offered their help.
Rick

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McMaster_Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/nylon-6/wea...t-nylon-tubes/

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Thanks Bob

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Thanks 19forty, don’t have a lath so I will have find them already made

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I tried a few "plastic" bushings. I can't tell one from the other, but they all squeaked. I finally went to impregnated bronze flanged bushing or flanged bearing like 19forty made. Available in different sizes from your bearing store.

Re: Spring bushings
 

Urathane will squeak.
Delrin won't.
Like any bearing, it helps life if you lube them once in awhile also.

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Thank you Pete.

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McMaster-Carr supply- oil inbedded flanged nylon bushings

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Thanks to all for advice and assistance

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3rd gen sell both original and modern style show car original daily or regular driver defiantly modern like most things its your choice