Question on downey springs.... can anyone help?

Started by SQUIRREL MONSTER, October 14, 2009, 11:57:56 AM

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SQUIRREL MONSTER

ok, so i have a set of downey 3" lift springs that came with the truck. i need to place bushings on them but dont know if they take the same standard size as the stock leafs or if they whent to a different bushing size..... how do i find out and where do i go to get new ones? downey is out of business so its not like i can ask em  :dunno:

86rustbucket

id be willing to bet one of marlins bushings would fit
small is 29.75 mm  od
large is 39.5  mm od

SQUIRREL MONSTER

thats what im thinking but need to measure them once i get home............ or just order one of each to sample them on there i guess....

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Rocksurfer

Having owned a few sets, I've always used the oem bushings. They worked just fine. Other times when I didn't have oem I used standard neoprene bushings made for stock Toyota springs.
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SQUIRREL MONSTER

thanks guys. i ordered both pairs to try em out. at worst its a 4 dollar gamble/test. :D

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I wonder what Downey will do with all of their inventory?  Cheap Sale?
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I doubt it, they've already dismantled their website.
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