RADIOACTIVE

So I picked a set of used Rusty's springs and leafs that will need new bushings, I hear this is common with rusty's, but I can't find a clear answer on the size bushings I need to pick up.
This is a budget build so if I can avoid going with the bushings from their site, I'm hoping it might save me some $, plus from what I hear they're not the best so if I do have to spend the $59 they're charging, maybe I can upgrade to something better.
If his is my one and only option, can someone tell me the pros and cons of rubber vs poli bushings, they're both the same $ from ruty's.


Thanks guys.

unidentifiedbomb

It says on there that they use oem bushings and they sell those bushings for $6 on the site. You're talking about the poly bushing sets for all eyes. So it would be around $25 before shipping for all 4. Search leaf spring bushing on their search bar

RADIOACTIVE

I did see those, but I read a thread from a dif forum (don't remember which one, found on google), that those are bushings they sell for stock leafs
The problem is I've seen a few contradicting posts on the actual size of stock bushings and the rusty's bushings. I've read stock are 2.5" and 1.5" and rusty's are smaller. I'm hoping someone who has already replaced the bushings on their rusty's leafs will be able to help.
On rusty's site part# RC-RB1271 is the bushings for their leafs, same for poly or rubber.

unidentifiedbomb

You can always call them and get the answer from the source, no middle men.

94XjSport94

They're not different size eyes.

Call and ask them.

RADIOACTIVE

So I called Rusty's, spoke with a girl there who assured me stock bushing won't fit, she said she didn't know any dimensions to give me an idea of the difference between the stock bushings and the set they sell, but she pointed me towards the set I had already seen for $59, told me to search for part # RC-RB1271 =/

Fred/N0AZZ

JEZ.... call and ask for Rusty I have dozens of times the girl just goes by what the book says.

RADIOACTIVE

Haha that's one way to do it, I didn't realize the company was that small. I'm actually planning on going to a parts store today with the leaves and see what they have, I picked up set of JK rubicon shocks this morning so if I can find the bushings that fit I'll be able to throw the lift on this weekend.


Wish me luck!

RADIOACTIVE

Went to napa, they didn't have the bushing in stock but the guy there told me the stock bushing diameter is 2.74", I measured the eye on my rusty's leafs and the diameter there is 2", the rear has a bushing and bolt on it but but I'm pretty sure it measures 1.5".
Also called Rusty's and tried asking for him but he's gone for the weekend so I'll have to wait until Monday to call back.


I did find these o a thread about RE leafs, they look like the right measurements, anyone know anything about them?


http://stengelbros.3dcartstores.com/...th_p_6804.html


http://stengelbros.3dcartstores.com/...th_p_6867.html