ttb bushings how to???

[wtfdissux]

am trying to locate the source of wandering coil springs in the front of my 88 fullsize the only thing left that i can think of is the axle pivot bushings but how are they checked i have gone under and had a friend shake the front end down while on the lift and saw nothing moving any ideas on where else to look and how to check them would be great

 

[STLKIKN]

Roll under the truck and have a friend steer the truck slightly while watching the bushings and pivot points, if the arms move side to side while steering, the

bushings should be replaced.

Do a visual inspection as well, if the bushings are cracked or swelled, they should be replaced.

 

[wtfdissux]

sound pretty cut and dry when i saw one come into the garage where i work last week they were flopping loose so i figured it would be that obvious since the effect is so dramatic

how bad are they to change and any tips i have heard that they have a bad habit of ovaling out after time if this is the case is it posible to weld a pair of washers on either side or some other method?

also i am thinking about lifting the truck 2 more inches next spring (total of four and know i will need to drop the bracket when i do is it worth doing now since i will be there any way and how is it done?

 

[STLKIKN]

If they are not noticeably worn, then you still have to find the cause of your problems...

They can be a bit of a bear to replace if you dont have the proper tools.

(from your sig line I assume you will have them.)

You should be able to do them with a floor jack, jack stands and pin and prybars.

Oh and of course a ball joint press.

I don't bother replacing them with O.E. rubber, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings seem to hold up well.

The "ovaling" you mention is usually the rubber wearing out, it can't be repaired.

If you are planning on adding drop brackets in the near future, you may want to wait and do it all at the same time.