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Originally Posted by sth65pac
These are the front spring bushes - For people just reading the thread. Yes Jacques, they are close to my measurements. the originals have no split to slide into the spring eye.
Cheers Ian, Pm Sent Jacques.
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Hi Ian,
Here's an original Ford stamped bushing with a split. I saved one as a sample after renewing mine. From memory all four had the split in them. I have also seen the ones without a split like yours.
Any reason for the split? Perhaps if the bushing is made with a slightly larger OD than the spring eye this ensures an easier fitting, but still a tight fit in the spring eye? Perhaps it is a later change to make assembly or repair easier?
Any suspension experts here that can answer that question.
I did mine so long ago I cannot remember exactly how it did them but I think I used a bit of threaded rod and washers and a socket to pull them into the spring eye. I have used that method on a few occasions as a puller. Don't remember any great issues doing it. Spring eyes were free of all rust and I would have greased them. Only need a bit of rust to lose a few thou clearance and cause problems with tight fits.
Cheers,
Cheers,