Front and rear Spring Bushings 5781 or CO1T-5781-A and 5781 or CO1T-5781-A

[Jacques Reed]

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.

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,