Prothane 6-1012-BL Black Front Spring Eye and Shackle Bushing Kit
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The part number is unknown, but I ordered one a couple of years ago. There was one for a 97 Ford Falcon The front springs on the 350 are mounted. It made a huge difference to install new polyurethane bushings in place of the old rubber ones. I was very happy with the results. We were surprised to find that the ride was smoother and more stable than we expected. It is a change I would recommend At work, I used a press to pull the old ones out of the springs, and I used a drill and hammer to remove the ones from I was able to slip the new ones right into place.
I don't like the bushings because they are too large
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After several hours of beating on them with an air chisel and using a drill, the new bushings slid right in. The old rubber bushings were a real pain to remove, but they did eventually come out. I added a 7 inch wheel to my 1997 F350 4x4 and they fit perfectly. There are three Powerstroke Diesel engines. You will notice that there is less sway in the front end and the ride quality is better. Additionally, replacing my truck's bushings took care of one of the clunks I was experiencing One thing I don't like about them is that they have little grease on them. For the ones in which I thought it needed more, I used dielectric grease instead. There is a chance the bushings will not be damaged by the dielectric grease. So far, Dielectric is silicone-based and not oil-based, so it may be okay, but we'll have to wait and see. I have not yet heard any squeaks coming from the bushings, however!.
I was able to install these on my 94 F350 without any issues. Kits should include more lube, though, as they could be too dry. Approximately the same amount of lube is required to do everything with a very fine coating, but nothing As far as squeaks go, I haven't heard any, but I suppose the diesel would mask the sounds The new bushings are far stiffer than the rubber ones and should last much longer. I haven't noticed any difference in handling from the old bushings.
Having installed them to mitigate the noise from the front end over bumps, it was very noisy. I feel the ride has become smoother as well and no more sounds are coming from it. You should apply grease to the bushings before you begin installing them, because that's the only thing you need to do. You don't get a lot of bushings and if you do it as you go, you might run out by the last couple.
Everything went according to plan.
In the front, a leaf spring was installed and the worn stock rubber bushings were replaced. A smoother ride with the new bushings is a big improvement. I am very pleased with the result.
The ride is better and the noise level is lower.
The trip was everything I had.
All items fit perfectly and the kit is very well made.
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