I need some help locating a replacement bushing for my 1953 Chevy 1/2 pickup restoration project. This bushing is on the top center of the rear leaf springs and holds the lower shock mount on the bottom side and attaches the top of the leaf springs to the underside of the rear axle. This does not appear to be a stock part as it does not look like what is in the chevy assembly manual for this truck. The brackets on the underside of the axel that the bolts that goes through this bushing attaches two is welded on. I could grind them off and replace with modern leaf spring to axel mounting brackets, but that will change the geometry of the rear end somewhat and I am concerned that when I put it all back together the rear wheels will be too low in the wheel well opening. My preference would be to put it back together the way it came apart, but if I can't locate this bushing, that will not be possible.
Anyone know where I might find this bushing? I have already tried all of the usual restoration parts stores.
