Greaseable Front Leaf Bushings Questions

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  1. May 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM #11
    AModelCat

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    FWIW when KW went to poly bushings about 20 years back we converted a bunch back to the threaded, greaseable pins. The poly bushings just weren't holding up off the pavement. I'm sure they probably work just fine if you're always on pavement.
     
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  3. May 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM #12
    Kruse Family Farms

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    Good to know I am off pavment a lot. I wouldn't want to have to pay full price for these puppies but I got them about 50% off so I am pretty happy. Look easy to change out as well.
     
    Kruse Family Farms, May 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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  4. May 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM #13
    AModelCat

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    On the Kenworths we found the bushings were pressed into the spring eyes pretty tight.

    There is a special socket that fits those pins but I have threaded the pins in with a regular wrench before, just takes more time to do it.
     
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  5. May 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM #14
    Kruse Family Farms

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    Good to know. It will probably be a week or so before I have to attempt that job. Hopefully it goes smoothly. I might throw some washers in my current ones to take up the lateral slack in the mean time. I don't like that they are able to shift around like that.
     
    Kruse Family Farms, May 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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