Leaf Spring Bushing
On many classic, muscle, and vintage cars, as well as pickup trucks, a rear leaf spring setup (and front for many pickup truck applications) is used. A leaf spring is a long and slightly bent flat piece of steel that connects the frame and body to the axle, allowing suspension movement by curving and flattening under different driving conditions. Leaf springs are typically connected to axle housings with u-bolts. The ends of the leaf springs are connected to the frame with leaf spring shackles. These connectors are designed to move as the leaf spring end-to-end distance changes depending on how much it is curved or flattened from weight or suspension travel. Leaf spring bushings are used to allow easier spring end movement and reduce metal-to-metal contact and wear. Over time, from age, wear, and corrosion, leaf spring bushings will fail, requiring replacement.
When choosing leaf spring replacement bushings, first confirm the year, make, and model of your vehicle as well as the suspension type it has (for applications where different suspension options were available from the factory). For race-only applications, solid metal bushings are popular as they don't allow any flex, making handling firmer and improving traction. From the remaining compatible leaf spring options, choose the set that best fits your application and budget.
JEGS offers a large leaf spring bushing selection to choose from, available from the best brands including Energy Suspension, Rare Parts, Crown Automotive, Dorman Products, JEGS, and many others. Each leaf spring bushing is made from high quality materials and assembly to provide long-lasting suspension performance your vehicle deserves.
