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Old 10-31-2020, 07:55 AM   #1
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Default Best set of leaf spring bushings

I'm slowly working through all the kinks this old '03 TXT, and the latest one is figuring out that it needs leaf spring bushings. I've looked at a few vendors, and I thought I read somewhere that this required 10 bushings, but the kits I'm finding only have 8.
So, here's my question: Who has the best bushing kit?
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Old 10-31-2020, 08:09 AM   #2
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I'm slowly working through all the kinks this old '03 TXT, and the latest one is figuring out that it needs leaf spring bushings. I've looked at a few vendors, and I though I read somewhere that this required 10 bushings, but the kits I'm finding only have 8.
So, here's my question: Who has the best bushing kit?
well to be honest....if you are replacing all the bushings for your rear springs....you need 12!!

so many of the kits only give you the bushings for the springs and NOT the top bushing for the shackles. that makes 3 sets (6 bushings) of bushing per side X 2 sides = 6 sets or 12 bushings. its been years ago that bought my last total sey, but I got them off of Amazon.
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well to be honest....if you are replacing all the bushings for your rear springs....you need 12!!

so many of the kits only give you the bushings for the springs and NOT the top bushing for the shackles. that makes 3 sets (6 bushings) of bushing per side X 2 sides = 6 sets or 12 bushings. its been years ago that bought my last total sey, but I got them off of Amazon.
Is there a kit that has all of them?
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Is there a kit that has all of them?
when I rebuilt my cart, I found one on AMAZON that had all of the pieces. all 12 bushings and spacer tubes.

its there now still

https://www.amazon.com/10L0L-Bushing...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Old 11-01-2020, 08:59 PM   #5
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make sure you get urethane bushings, my cart kills the rubber ones in less than 2 weeks
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make sure you get urethane bushings, my cart kills the rubber ones in less than 2 weeks
well my cart is lifted, and a seat on the back....and because if this thread I went and looked at mine and after nearly 5.5 years, they are all in good shape, and is used every weekend. and they are the kit listed above in my previous post.
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Old 11-02-2020, 07:45 AM   #7
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Default Re: Best set of leaf spring bushings

My review on rear spring bushings.

I used the Polyurethane ones on a cart my son has with lift and rear seat. They drive it on some rough roads. They squeaked bad so I got the rubber ones and they are happy.

I only use the rubber ones. OEM ones are also rubber .

I also ordered Polyurethane ones for a friend. He also said the squeak and I had to get him the rubber ones.

Due to their hardness, polyurethane bushings often lead to a bumpy ride. Since they’re not as good at dampening, passengers are also subjected to a lot more noise and vibration.

They may last longer but that squeaking will drive you nuts.

Level ground on paved streets they may be good but the people I deal with don't use their carts on nice roads.

I let the people decide but I do tell them the difference in Polyurethane and rubber.
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I wonder if there were a steel bearing replacement for the rubber.....how that would impact the ride? Perhaps a bearing with an easy access grease fitting?
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my cart with the motor listed in it will smash those rubber ones to pieces and start squeaking within a two weeks driving about 10 miles a night with a combination of off road and on road. my driving is mostly a little bumpy off road but I am not driving like an idiot as I have my golden retriever next to me and he is an old man so he does not like whipping around.

now the heim joints on my jakes lift squeaks like crazy
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my cart with the motor listed in it will smash those rubber ones to pieces and start squeaking within a two weeks driving about 10 miles a night with a combination of off road and on road. my driving is mostly a little bumpy off road but I am not driving like an idiot as I have my golden retriever next to me and he is an old man so he does not like whipping around.

now the heim joints on my jakes lift squeaks like crazy
I use chain oil on my Jakes Heim joints. Doesn't matter if it's bicycle chain oil or chainsaw chain oil. NO MORE SQUEEK!!

I don't care if it attracts dirt and wears 'em out.....I'll replace 'em and slather on more chain oil.

Like you and most.....I hate that squeak!!!
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