Wanted: Susupension Bushings - Request for advice

[ozm29c]

All,
Just putting this question out to forum members to ask if they have come across a threaded suspension bushing fitted to older vehicles that may be compatible with a weasel suspension bushing. I am looking for 5 replacement (2 and 3/4"inches long) threaded suspension bushings for my Weasel suspension as per the attached a photo. I have tried, with no success, the usual weasel spare parts vendors. Studebaker cars have 2 and 1/2"inches long bushings and older Chevs have 1 and 1/2"inches long but I am hoping that maybe other older vehicles could have had a longer bushing fitted. I look forward to your advice.
Cheers
John W.

[Ian Mastin]

Hi John,

The only one's I know of! But maybe to short for you, are the ones that go into the front spring hanger's from a 4x2 3ton LL chevy truck.



Regards
Ian

[ozm29c]

Thanks Ian for getting back to me. If the bushing is not 2.750"inches long, then unfortunately it will be too short. Are you taking the WOT up to Corowa this year?
Cheers
JW

[Mike Cecil]

You seem to have an example, so have you considered getting a set (or two) made? They look to be a straightforward design, so any competent machine shop could do the job. I found a local machinist that is very willing to make up parts or special tools like drifts, and even enjoys the unusual challenges I throw at him. Maybe you could find someone similar in your area?


Mike

[tankbarrell]

This struck a chord in the depths of my brain...... Sadly, what I remembered having turned out not to be the bushes but the bolts that presumably go in them.
Part no G179-01-48530, I have eight, nos, if any use.

[Ian Mastin]

Hi John,

No mate! Hoping to have it finish for next year, but still going up this year and taking jeep, are you come down for it ?.



Regards
Ian