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I'm replacing the spring shackles and bushings on my 52 GMC 1/2-ton. I have a set of bushings that someone gave me, there are 4 steel ones that are threaded for the shackle pins, then there are 2 brass ones that are not threaded but have grooves on the inside, for grease I guess. When I took my springs off, the eye bolt hole has the same steel bushings as on the shackle end. I'm thinking I should use the brass bushings on the eye bolt hole. Anyone know if that's right? And also, is the spring symmetrical (looks to be), do I need to keep track of which end is the front or does it matter?

Thanks,
Mike

Do keep track of the ends, springs are usually longer from center bolt to front or back, I forget what way is the usual offset though.

The bronze bushing will usually go in the spring eye it's self, the opposite end of the shackle, as the shackles are the threaded type.

The service manual will help a lot with these types of questions.

Please correct me if this info is wrong for 1/2 tons, I speak from experience with the bigger trucks only.

Grigg

Thanks Grigg, I have a Service Manual and an Assembly Manual, and neither says anything about the bushings.