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Question on downey springs.... can anyone help?
« on: Oct 14, 2009, 11:57:56 AM »
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:

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

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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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downey used oem style/size bushings
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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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that should be marlins small bushing right?

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that should be marlins small bushing right?


Why not ask them?
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thanks guys. i ordered both pairs to try em out. at worst its a 4 dollar gamble/test. :D

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bout a month or so ago

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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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