Rear shackle bushing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71jimmy · 03-06-2007, 08:58 PM

OK, I posted this on the 4x4 page but am not getting alot of action there. I know you Blazer/Jimmy guys/gals are Uber motivated to help. Check out the link and let me know if you got any info. Thanks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230194

Jtrux · 03-06-2007, 09:51 PM

I don't have anything to help your situation, I just wanted to say that you've got a cool truck. I've always liked the GMC's.

**special-K** · 03-07-2007, 07:06 AM

looks like you had more responses over on the 4x4 section than here.You had you answer almost 7 hrs over there before posting here.Don`t get mad,I just got amused,that`s all.I buy new shackles like Old 4x4 suggested.They`re like $10+/-.I`ve never done springs where the shackle bolts weren`t all gaulled into the bushing.It`s stamdard procedure to get those when I get springs,along with new grade-8 hardware.If you go with the other suggestion,ORD greaseables,that would eliminate the gaulling problem in the future and keep them functioning as designed.With the factory shackles,I slop the shackle bolts up with anti-seize to help keep them from freezing/binding up.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-07-2007, 10:24 AM

I put in ORD's greasable bushings on my springs and the shackles on my 69 K20. Definitely a fight to get the old bushings out of my stock rear springs. Was simple to do the front springs. I can't really say whether they make a difference in ride. I also just added ORD's greasable bushing for the front axle of my 70 K5.

71jimmy · 03-07-2007, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the repsonses everyone.

special-k, I was just looking for more/different input. That's a good idea about slathering with anti-seize. Thanks

Yukon, Would you say its worth it to go with the ORD greasables knowing the added work involved and that I will not do any hardcore rock crawling? To go greasable has to be compelling enough for me to cut up my new bushings in my new springs. Not sure I need the extra flex that ORD claims but I was interested in anything that would give me better ride quality. I guess what I'm asking is, what was your motivation to get the greasables? Do you use your '69 for hardcore stuff? Thanks

03-06-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Rear shackle bushing? OK, I posted this on the 4x4 page but am not getting alot of action there. I know you Blazer/Jimmy guys/gals are Uber motivated to help. Check out the link and let me know if you got any info. Thanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230194 __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all." Last edited by 71jimmy; 03-06-2007 at 08:59 PM.

03-06-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Rear shackle bushing? I don't have anything to help your situation, I just wanted to say that you've got a cool truck. I've always liked the GMC's. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-07-2007, 07:06 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear shackle bushing? looks like you had more responses over on the 4x4 section than here.You had you answer almost 7 hrs over there before posting here.Don`t get mad,I just got amused,that`s all.I buy new shackles like Old 4x4 suggested.They`re like $10+/-.I`ve never done springs where the shackle bolts weren`t all gaulled into the bushing.It`s stamdard procedure to get those when I get springs,along with new grade-8 hardware.If you go with the other suggestion,ORD greaseables,that would eliminate the gaulling problem in the future and keep them functioning as designed.With the factory shackles,I slop the shackle bolts up with anti-seize to help keep them from freezing/binding up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-07-2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Rear shackle bushing? I put in ORD's greasable bushings on my springs and the shackles on my 69 K20. Definitely a fight to get the old bushings out of my stock rear springs. Was simple to do the front springs. I can't really say whether they make a difference in ride. I also just added ORD's greasable bushing for the front axle of my 70 K5. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-07-2007, 02:56 PM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Rear shackle bushing? Thanks for the repsonses everyone. special-k, I was just looking for more/different input. That's a good idea about slathering with anti-seize. Thanks Yukon, Would you say its worth it to go with the ORD greasables knowing the added work involved and that I will not do any hardcore rock crawling? To go greasable has to be compelling enough for me to cut up my new bushings in my new springs. Not sure I need the extra flex that ORD claims but I was interested in anything that would give me better ride quality. I guess what I'm asking is, what was your motivation to get the greasables? Do you use your '69 for hardcore stuff? Thanks __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

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