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Old 07-07-2012, 11:01 AM   #1
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where to purchase upper & lower bushing seals???

Ok so I tore my entire '67 front end down a couple years ago and had everything powder coated. The upper and lower control arms as well as shaft assys turned out great.However I am having much trouble locating the rubber bushing seals as well as the shaft bushing seal/boot. I can order complete shaft assys with the seals boots but I cant fine them outside of an assy.Can you please help me locate these items.
I would be most grateful!!
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Old 07-07-2012, 11:53 AM   #2
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Re: where to purchase upper & lower bushing seals???

I believe www.truckandcarshop.com sells the seals separately from the shafts.
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Old 07-07-2012, 12:58 PM   #3
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Re: where to purchase upper & lower bushing seals???

OK I checked with truckandcarshop and they do have the rubber grommet that fits on the metal bushing.
Now is there not a rubber seal that goes on the shaft that covers the mated parts of the shaft to the metal bushing?
ClassicParts.com sells the complete shaft assy that has a rubber boot/seal as well as the rubber grommet that goes onto the metal bushing. But they dont sell them separately.
Am I right? Can some of you guys look and see if there is indeed a rubber seal/boot on the shaft, on each end, that is on the between the "A" arm.
Thanks guys I hope you can understand what I am trying to say and ask. LOL
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Old 07-07-2012, 01:48 PM   #4
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Re: where to purchase upper & lower bushing seals???

You have found what your looking for, I believe they are one and the same. #7 upper, #27 lower.
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Old 07-07-2012, 04:47 PM   #5
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Re: where to purchase upper & lower bushing seals???

Thanks guys for taking time to hold my hand through this process.
the last thing..
I found the grommets that fit onto the bushing, Now does anyone know if that is the only seal or bushing needed? I am seeing another one on a complete shaft assy from truckandcarshop.com.
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