Goon Spring Bushings?

[Just Joel]

Looking at removing the rear axle for some seal maintenance and I figured on replacing the spring and hanger bushings while I'm at it. Problem is, I can't seem to find a specific application for them in ether urethane or rubber. Where can I find them or what other applications have been found to work?

 

Thanks

Joel

[benzo]

I am about to get a set spring bushings for just the spring eyes I will let you know when I get them as I know a dealer that still can get them but they are not sure if they can fit the chassis mounting so I may try on my to confirm.

[Just Joel]

Sounds good man, thanks for the heads up... So up until now, there is no replacement? Not even in urethane?

 

Thanks

Joel

[datzenmike]

I couldn't find the 510 part number for the goon bubber bushings. If you have it I can compare to the Roadster/520/521/620 and 720 bushings and see if there is a match.

[Just Joel]

Good idea... Anyone have part #'s?

 

Thanks

Joel

Edited December 1, 2009 by Just Joel

[dryheat]

Here are the numbers I found ... from my previous searching they are NLA ... but if you do find them please let me know so I can get a complete set too!!!

 

BUSH UPPER REAR SHACKLE 55046-22900 - QTY 4

 

BUSH LOWER REAR SHACKLE 55047-22900 - QTY 4

 

BUSH-FRONT LEAF SPRING 55045-22900 - QTY 4

[Dime Dave]

Yup, found the same P/Ns as dryheat and at the same time, go figure :blink:

Here are the other applications for those P/Ns.

 

P/N 55045-22900, Spring, front bushing

Fits 510 wagon (68-73), 610 wagon (73-76), 710 wagon (74-77) , 810 wagon (77-80) & A10 (79-81, HL510 wagon)

 

P/N 55047-22900, Spring, rear bushing

Fits 510 wagon (68-73), 610 wagon (73-76), 710 wagon & sedan (74-77) , 810 wagon (77-80) & 910 (81-84 Maxima w/live axle)

 

P/N 55046-22900, Chassis, upper shackle bushing

510 wagon (68-73), 610 wagon (73-76), 710 wagon & sedan (74-77) , 810 wagon (77-80) & A10 (79-81, HL510 wagon)

[benzo]

I am trying to do an order now but just waiting to get a email or call back. I would not go urethane as it is noisy. makes the car sound like junk. I do have a local guy to me that has a set in delrin.I have to get a hold of him again to see if he still has it. will keep all posted

[hang_510]

P/N 55046-22900, Chassis, upper shackle bushing

510 wagon (68-73), 610 wagon (73-76), 710 wagon & sedan (74-77) , 810 wagon (77-80) & A10 (79-81, HL510 wagon)

 

this was the only NOS i could not find.

GL finding the others now...

 

something aftermarket should be easy to mod...

 

 

 

what about the rubber mount for the leafs to the axle? ive heard that the roadster P/N is the same???

anybody have that #???

[dryheat]

I believe it's

 

37 ASSY-PAD,SPRING

55243-22500 WAGON - Up to 7107

55244-28500 WAGON - From 7108

 

4 per vehicle

[WagDatto]

Less than a year ago, I ordered the lower shackle and front leaf spring bushings from a Nissan dealership here in Sacramento. The upper shackle bushings were NLA, however.

[Just Joel]

Thanks for the info... I'll keep looking I guess.

 

Later

Joel

[fo0manchu]

DIY with urethane? Can get the 2 part kind or that window stuff at the auto parts store.

 

Quick search on google and found this guys. He did a pretty good job i thinks.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-diy-rubber-bushings-164098.html

 

I've also seen people use cups, or cardboard to make molds and came out okay.

[hang_510]

I've also seen people use cups, or cardboard to make molds and came out okay.

 

before the internet :eek: i took in the old CA bushings from a 68 wagon and had some custom stuff made.

[fo0manchu]

You mean you had a mold made from them?

 

before the internet :eek: i took in the old CA bushings from a 68 wagon and had some custom stuff made.

[benzo]

I just did my order for the bushings and will let you all know if they are the real deal with pics when I get them. I was only able to get the front and rear leaf bushings and was not able to get the chassis bushings. I am working on that. more to come. I am also heading to japan next month again and will look at a couple of places there as I see some places out there I have been able to get some items as well as lowering blocks with the correct u bolt length. I think they are pricey at about 100.00 a set.

[hang_510]

You mean you had a mold made from them?

 

no mold. hand made 4. actually seemed reasonable at the time.

[benzo]

Just got some bushings in the mail and will try to install this weekend. let you all know how it goes

[MicroMachinery]

Couldn't you just measure them and source new ones by dimension at Napa or something? That's probably the route I would go.

[Just Joel]

Might just end up doing that if nothing else comes along...

 

Thanks

Joel

[Just Joel]

Just got some bushings in the mail and will try to install this weekend. let you all know how it goes

 

Updates?

 

Thanks

Joel

[benzo]

Updates?

 

Thanks

Joel

 

Soon. will try to work on it this weekend and when done will post or direct all to pics. If all goes well I should be able to get more bushings for those that need them

[Just Joel]

Soon. will try to work on it this weekend and when done will post or direct all to pics. If all goes well I should be able to get more bushings for those that need them

 

Sounds great! Put me first in line if they work out ;)

 

Thanks

Joel

[benzo]

update. well finally got to work on the wagon on christmas day and found out the rear lower spring bushings could work on the upper chassis mount. The only difference is the chassis bushings are a bit longer than the lowers but it does work. on my car the old bushings were not in bad shape but can tell the durometer from old to new was softer so this change should make handling a bit better due to less deflection. you can see pics on flickr site under benzo510 or myspace under garagelife.