I wonder if this is partly to blame for uneven tread wear

[ryanPSD]

I think I need to put in my new polyurethane bushings soon. And add-a-leafs. :smirk: Stinkin' TTB! :bash:


The bolts are basically sitting at on the bottom where there should be bushing. Same with the axle pivot.

[desertwheeler]

That sucks dude! that doesnt look like fun to replace either. I still have access to that 60 if your interested.

[mattymx]

You should just do all the bushings. It will drive liks a new truck afterwards. Mine did... Good find though.

[ryanPSD]

Yeah they are all in horrible shape, I'm sure bouncing around at Pismo took out whatever life they had left. I actually have had a set of Energy Suspension poly bushings for springs/shackles, and axle pivot sitting around for a while, same with the Skyjacker add-a-leafs. Just not found the energy yet to put them all in.

My front end is sagging horribly, especially with that winch, and I think those alone should more than bring it close to level. I'm sure it will be just like a new truck, I can't wait to do it I just don't want to (like everything else I have to do :bawling: ).

I still haven't forgot about the D60 yet, :) I think I will be happier with my D50 once I get it fixed, too. There is no way now with the new buggy and other stuff I can afford a D60 now or anytime soon either, especially since I already have the parts I need for the 50.

Well I guess I will keep everyone posted.

[fordmedic]

Hey ryan did you buy the whole kit of bushings and if you did, do you have a part number and place where you got them from? maybe we can get together and change out the bushings together.

[desertwheeler]

I hope it goes ok when you go to put them in, yeah i forgot you just got all those toys. lol. If i was closer i'd offer to go help ya.

[deadrock69]

:yay: Ok now that looks like a lot of fun let me know when you are ready to do it i will give you a hand.:yay:

[fordmedic]

me too!!!!!!

[ryanPSD]

Wow guys thanks for the offers. Maybe we can have a little bushing party sometime. :cheers444:

Hey ryan did you buy the whole kit of bushings and if you did, do you have a part number and place where you got them from? maybe we can get together and change out the bushings together.

Search for part number 4-2121G at summitracing.com :) Same part number for the F250/350, it includes all six bushings for springs/shackles.

As for when I personally will find time to do this, I have no idea. I hope it's not a real short term thing if we all want to get together at some point.

[deadrock69]

:yay: sometime next week will be better for me but i will try and make it when ever you want to do it.:yay:

[ryanPSD]

Oh trust me, I meant it when I said it's not real short term. In case you didn't know, I am really slow and even more lazy.

The poly bushings have been sitting on the shelf in the garage since (...checks order history...) early January.

Maybe I will muster up the energy and courage to do it (relatively) sooner than later now. I still have a couple higher priority things I kinda want to do first.

[deadrock69]

:yay: ok make a list and ill help you out bro. im off for a while.:yay:

[ryanPSD]

10-4 that (in no particular oder)

1) Turbo rebuild and install ATS wastegated housing
2) Intercooler install (pull my freakin boat anchor bumper/winch and wirebrush/repaint bumper)
3) Install onboard air system
4) Replace front end bushings
5) HX mod
6) Install front add-a-leafs
7) Driveshaft u-joints
8) Replace HPOP

I think that's about it, for now. Oh I think my motor is out of balance too I get some ugly shakes maybe you can help me balance it.

I hope you really are off for a while. ;)

[deadrock69]

:yay: oh i am and ill be glad to come up and help you out . we could start with the hard things first to get them out of the way.:yay:

[TurboLark]

10-4 that (in no particular oder)

1) Turbo rebuild and install ATS wastegated housing
2) Intercooler install (pull my freakin boat anchor bumper/winch and wirebrush/repaint bumper)
3) Install onboard air system
4) Replace front end bushings
5) HX mod
6) Install front add-a-leafs
7) Driveshaft u-joints
8) Replace HPOP
;)

Put the bushings, add a leafs and u joints at the top of the list. they are safety and maintenence items.
I always like to do power mods first myself, but I have been holding off on getting a new chip and intake until I install the powerstops, hawks, and a set of guages(all, like you, sitting and waiting to go on). Then goes the intercooler and the intake and chip.

If you have either a press or a oxy/acetalene torch, the bushings arent that tough to do. Once the old ones are out the rest is gravy. I'll be doing the same thing pretty soon, just reverse, since I am taking the add a leafs out.