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#1118257 08/10/2015 6:42 AM
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Having helluva time finding an Okie to replace the front drive shaft bushing for my '37 1/2 ton. Found others for younger trucks. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Have you tried Jim Carter?

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Yes, not listed on their site.

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Thanks, I'll try calling. Hope they can help otherwise I'm up poop creek apparently.

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Did you try to remove the front torque tube bushing?
Read this post You might not need bushing puller tool.

Source for Okie Bushing.
http://www.vapinc.com/
Their Driveshaft Bushings and Seal Assemblies page.
Looks like their Okie bushing, oil seal & sleeve assembly. Only go back to 1940.
But they have Driveshaft Bushings for 1937-39 1/2 Ton.
You'll have to inquire. to see if they make a Okie for your year.

1929 - 1957 Chevrolet Master Parts & Accessories Catalog
Group number 5.451 Bushings
37-50 Front Bushing is NA O.D. Slip Fit part #595007 and probably doweled.
37-39 Rear Bushing is 1 17/32" O.D. part #595005, Close to Chevs of the 40's Item # 595005B 37-39

So that means the Okie sleeve O.D. should be around 1 17/32"
My hunch is the vapinc.com 1940-50, pass. cars & 1/2 ton PU V-102 will work in your truck.

Also check out This Okie bushing photo album and instructions on page 2.

Do to the slight variations of the inside dimensions of the torque tubes.
You may have to dowel the Okie Bushing outer sleeve if it is not sufficiently tight, to keep it from turning inside the torque tube.
Sometimes the slight variations make them to tight and are hard to slide into the torque tubes.

Let us know how it goes.

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Got an Okie from Patrick's. Spoke to the nicest lady there today. Very helpful and informative.


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