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Old 04-26-2006, 08:29 PM
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1993 leaft spring bushings

Hey all,

I bought some MOOG SB266 leaf spring bushings but they don't fit apparantly Dodge started using a 5/8" bolt instead of a 1/2" bolt in 1993. Anybody know a solution other than to ream out the center of the bushing?

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Originally Posted by blueberry
Anybody know a solution other than to ream out the center of the bushing?
Return them Moog bushings and go to NAPA and get the correct bushings??
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That's great advise Bill except that this is a known problem for 1993 users because Dodge changed the bolt kits from 1/2" to 5/8" and lift kit makers even have suggested reaming out or removing the sleeve. I'm hoping someone has found a better way.
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I double checked with NAPA and they don't have a part with a 5/8" I.D. either.
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I just redid the ones in the rear and got 5/8 bushings instead of 1/2 so i had to open up the spring hangers.the ones on the front were rancho ureathane and had no bushings in them the rear were moog parts ! maybe your parts guy isnt looking hard enough for you. just a thought
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