{"id":19899,"date":"2022-03-07T15:46:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T21:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/?p=19899"},"modified":"2022-03-09T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:53:19","slug":"common-or-molded-rear-leaf-spring-bushings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/common-or-molded-rear-leaf-spring-bushings\/","title":{"rendered":"Common or Molded Rear Leaf Spring Bushings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shackle Bushings for Broncos and F-Series Trucks<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The rear leaf spring shackles on the 80’s and 90’s Ford Broncos and F Series trucks can have different bushing styles and trying to find the right replacement for those bushings can be tricky. It is pretty easy to order what looks like the right replacement and is even labeled as fitting your vehicle but when it comes to actually installing the bushing you could find that they do not fit. This article will explain the differences and provide some help in finding a replacement that will work for your vehicle.<\/p>\n

First off, there are two bushing positions on the rear leaf spring shackle – one connects to the leaf spring (rear upper) and one connects to the frame (rear lower). The bushing that could be molded or common is the one that connects the shackle to the frame or the “rear lower” position.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Tell the Difference<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The difference between molded and common shackle bushings is pretty simple:<\/p>\n