Front end bushings

[mcarlson11]

I need to order new bushings for my 78 front end before I put it on. I have a few questions. I am debating whether or not to use polyurethane or just reg rubber. Those of you that have used poly, did your steering seem stif? Was your ride stiffer? Did axle movement cause the bushings to sqweak?

Those of you that use(d) reg. rubber, where did you get them from, what was the quality like?

Any input would be appreciated.

[fordman]

are you talking abou the radius arm bushings? if you are the poly ones break easy. the rubber ones cost a little more but i would go with them next time i do it.

[mcarlson11]

Im talking about the radius arms, and axle pivot bushings.

[68F250]

Those of you that use(d) reg. rubber, where did you get them from, what was the quality like?

I went thru my front end last year. Got everything from NAPA, very good quality and everything fit like it's suppose to. Tip, don't mess around with the axle pivot bushings and have a shop press the old ones out and the new ones in.

[bumpside-smitty]

I just replaced all the bushings in my front end with the poly ones that I got from Jeffs bronco graveyard. They seem to work fine no squeaks or anything I could not tell if the ride was any stiffer my old rubber ones were really shot.

[mcarlson11]

have any of you guys ordered bushings from dennis carpenter? Do the axle bushings from dennis come with the outer shells?

[Jake11]

MOOG

[390Nut]

But...They can be done at home
if you don't mind the torture.. I did the first one
at home. I had to chisel the old bushing out, which
is not fun, and then press the new one back in.
They fit super tight, and I used a block of wood
to place against the shell, to beat it in place without
buggering it up. The 2nd one I let the shop do, when
I did the kingpins... Money well spent... :/ MK

Hence the reason I want one of these:

http://www.energysuspensionxd.com/catal ... press.html

Not necessarily that one, but, for a $100 on average for a decent 2-3 ton press, you can do most ANYTHING in your garage, and they dont take up a lot of space.

Do a google search for "arbor press" and you'll find literally hundreds of them to choose from, from small to REALLY big.

[spartman]

SWEET!!!

[boots]

But...They can be done at home
if you don't mind the torture.. I did the first one
at home. I had to chisel the old bushing out, which
is not fun, and then press the new one back in.
They fit super tight, and I used a block of wood
to place against the shell, to beat it in place without
buggering it up. The 2nd one I let the shop do, when
I did the kingpins... Money well spent... :/ MK

Hence the reason I want one of these:

http://www.energysuspensionxd.com/catal ... press.html

Not necessarily that one, but, for a $100 on average for a decent 2-3 ton press, you can do most ANYTHING in your garage, and they dont take up a lot of space.

Do a google search for "arbor press" and you'll find literally hundreds of them to choose from, from small to REALLY big.

dang man, that looks sweet!

[Jake11]

There great to have for pressing bearings on axles/third members/
tranny shafts. You can straighten bent motorcycle fork tubes and the
it's fun to play with.

[mcarlson11]

what size are the axle pivot bushings for a 78 f250?

the smaller or larger diameter ones..?

WITH 1.715" BUSHING OUTER DIAMETER
WITH 1.495" BUSHING OUTER DIAMETER

I dont know where on the bushing I am supposed to measure.