One thing I will tell you about the Dorman springs. Their spring eye bushings are brass. Not that I think that's a bad thing but I mention it only in the spirit of transparency. The Moog and other high grade bushings of the 50s, 60s and 70s were steel...which should last longer if maintained correctly (and I'm not certain many people really did that). There could be a positive way to look at this, though. If your original pins are not overly worn and can be used again, those spring eye bushings made of brass will wear faster than the pins will and bushings can be replaced easily. My point being new springs and bushings coupled with your original pins might be okay. I replaced everything in mine but the pins I removed could have been re-used just fine. Further point being I wonder how many people will ever put 50,000 miles on one of these trucks today.


~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end