Mosescase

While i have found the lift i want RE 3.5 full leaf packs i keep seeing bushings kits also i am not real sure what they are for can some please explain what they are for and what they do. I did a search on here and i just keep getting no where any help is great thanks

Mosescase

I thought this would have been a pretty simple straight up answer any help will be helpful

mikesplumbing

I'm what context is the word "bushings" being used. I'm a little confused what your referring to or where you have heard this.

Be patient, you will get an answer because everybody here is great at helping.

Mike

mikesplumbing

Check out this link

http://www.jcwhitney.com/COMPLETE_PO...0;2005792;0;0#

I think what it's referring to is the suspension parts that have rubber bushings and need to be converted to polyurethane.

That's the best I could come up with, hope that helps. I'm still learning myself but I'm willing to bet that's it.

Mike

ckysodkorn_xj

your right on the money. i need one of those bushing kits.. but theyre too expensive for my taste.

Mosescase

Like when i found the lift kits it said also recommends this http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...n/1-2004J.html and i was just wondering why do i need them or if i even need them at all, and what are they for?

ckysodkorn_xj

because your rubber oem bushings with dry rot crack and serve no purpose. you don't HAVE to have one. it's a good idea if your bushings are in bad shape.

xjbuddy

yea i agree. OEM bushings are made out of rubber and after time they will dryrott and crack and thats when you hear control arms clunk when you hit bumps and stuff. they reccomend bushing to your new lift because they want you to have the best ride possible with new bushings and the lift. if your control arm bushing and your trac bar bushing are in good shape then you dont need them. there nice to have because poly bushings outlast rubber bushings but way too expensive for my taste.