Rear spring bushings

[Phil Anderson]

I am replacing all the bushings on the rear end in my 77 Monaco. I think I have found the correct kit to use from Summit. All the new front bushings on the rear leafs are oval shaped. The ones that I removed are round ( was a bxxxh to get them out ) has anybody used these yet ? Also what can I use for the rear sway bar link bushings ? There is nothing listed on any site. I'm sure something else will fit though.

 

[idrivemopar]

Not sure about the leaf spring bushings, however, for the rear swaybar end links on my 73RR, I ended up getting an aftermarket kit from Firm Feel, and had to do some shimming, but it seems to work ok, as I have never found anywhere to get the swaybar bushings either, and my end links themselves were almost rusted through.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I'm sorry I don't have a picture of the rear sway bar end links....so disregard this if it's out in left field.....but if they are similar to front sway bar end links, I have had success just "cut-to-fit" the bolt & sleeve and add some off-the-shelf Energy Suspension bushings from AutoZone or wherever.

The front eye leaf spring bushings might be a little tough to find since leaf springs normally come with those already pressed in, but get creative if you have to.

 

[Phil Anderson]

I'm going to try the kit from Summit. It appears to be the same one as from PST and Just Suspensions and Energy suspensions. the install guide says you have to remove the sleeve that was in between the bushing and the eye of the spring. Summit has the best price and shipping is free on orders over $99. I can always find something else to buy from them to meet that.

 

[rowdy]

I have e-body springs under my 75 b body the bushings are new and are the round ones
i got them from pole springs our local shop here in spokane WA

 

[Phil Anderson]

Almost went to the spring shop. Found out via my Bishko parts CD that nine passenger wagons had the round bushings. Since mine is a cop car it made sense to me that it had them too. I found them on Amazon for eight bucks apiece ! Some NOS guy wanted $60 to $80 apiece for them. It pays to shop around.