New Bushing = New Bolt?

Started by Bender, October 30, 2006, 04:04:08 PM

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Bender

October 30, 2006, 04:04:08 PM
When I swap out the bushings on my springs/shackles, should I change the bolts at the same time?  I have the greasable bolts and they're a bit expensive, but if that's what it takes to do the job right I'll go for it. 

Thanks!

DTB

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October 30, 2006, 04:07:46 PM
I usually use the same ones. If they can be removed that is. I usually have to cut them out :flamer:
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Bender

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October 31, 2006, 02:48:14 PM
Thanks, I'll make sure and have some spares around just in case.

Along the same lines, is there a torque spec for the bolts or do you just make sure they're good and tight? 

AaronB

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October 31, 2006, 05:20:03 PM
Hey Bender, where did you get your bushings at? I need to get some.
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October 31, 2006, 07:10:22 PM
At the top of this section, general 4wd, there's a thread for factory toyota parts discount.  I bought the factory bushings for a reasonable price.  Can't remember how much, but less than you'd expect!
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October 31, 2006, 08:32:03 PM
Quote from: Aaronb on October 31, 2006, 05:20:03 PM
Hey Bender, where did you get your bushings at? I need to get some.

I got mine from inchworm through AllPro.  I have their front springs.  They were $1.50 each.  The bolts are $12 each!!!   :shocking:  http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=48

DTB

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November 02, 2006, 03:31:21 PM
Quote from: Bender on October 31, 2006, 02:48:14 PM
Thanks, I'll make sure and have some spares around just in case.

Along the same lines, is there a torque spec for the bolts or do you just make sure they're good and tight? 
There is a spec. I think it's like 63 lbs or something. Make sure the bolt/nut are snug on the bushing. If not it can cause pre-mature bushing wear/failure. U want them tight enough but not too tight to cause any binding if that makes sense
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November 02, 2006, 04:06:49 PM
Thanks

Quote from: Bender on October 31, 2006, 08:32:03 PM
I got mine from inchworm through AllPro.  I have their front springs.  They were $1.50 each.  The bolts are $12 each!!!   :shocking:  http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=48
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

DTB

#8
November 02, 2006, 04:19:56 PM
Quote from: Aaronb on November 02, 2006, 04:06:49 PM
Thanks


i got mine at a local supply store. 5 bucks a piece.
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Bender

#9
November 04, 2006, 06:24:00 PM
It's a good thing I decided to have some bolts on hand.  Two of them were in pretty bad shape.  I used new bolts all the way around and kept some of the old ones as spares. 

2low4high

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March 15, 2007, 04:50:48 PM
good thinking. your quite sharp!
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