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What bushings for drive springs

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by paul 1052, Dec 21, 2011.

  1. Dec 21, 2011 #1
    paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    My 379 is going to get aligned soon and I'm going to have the spring bushings replaced too. The shop normally uses a urethane/rubber bushing but I'm leaning towards an all urethane bushing.

    What are the pros and cons for both?
     
    paul 1052, Dec 21, 2011
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  3. Dec 22, 2011 #2
    kustom

    kustom Light Load Member

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    Go with the horton roller bushings, you'll never go back.
     
    kustom, Dec 22, 2011
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  4. Dec 22, 2011 #3
    beltrans

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    Are they making bushings for rear suspension too?
     
    beltrans, Dec 22, 2011
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  5. Jan 15, 2012 #4
    paul 1052

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    Do they make them for the drives?

    The parts guy at Fargo Pete said they only make them for the steer axle.
     
    paul 1052, Jan 15, 2012
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  7. Jan 15, 2012 #5
    truckmechanic

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    I like to use full poly bushings work on a fleet of mixers transfers,bellys,powder trucks and the poly hold up awesome on and off road use astro or energy suspension worth every penny
     
    truckmechanic, Jan 15, 2012
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  8. Jan 15, 2012 #6
    Mr. Haney

    Mr. Haney Road Train Member

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    Dyco makes a set of polyurethane bushings for Peterbilt that you can't wear out. I've worn a set or the OEM style rubber center and urethane end bushings out in a year. I installed the Dyco's and have never worn them out


    http://www.propoly.com/aboutus/
     
    Mr. Haney, Jan 15, 2012
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    paul 1052 Thanks this.
  9. Jan 16, 2012 #7
    paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    Dyco it is, thanks.
     
    paul 1052, Jan 16, 2012
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  10. Jan 16, 2012 #8
    KW Parts Guy

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    These are for steers only, but hands down the best system out there. I have seen several gravel trucks do 10+ years on those.
     
    KW Parts Guy, Jan 16, 2012
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