Just Joel Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sounds good man, thanks for the heads up... So up until now, there is no replacement? Not even in urethane? Thanks Joel Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) Good idea... Anyone have part #'s? Thanks Joel Edited December 1, 2009 by Just Joel Quote Link to comment
dryheat Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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) Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 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 #??? Quote Link to comment
dryheat Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I believe it's 37 ASSY-PAD,SPRING 55243-22500 WAGON - Up to 7107 55244-28500 WAGON - From 7108 4 per vehicle Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks for the info... I'll keep looking I guess. Later Joel Quote Link to comment
fo0manchu Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
fo0manchu Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 You mean you had a mold made from them? no mold. hand made 4. actually seemed reasonable at the time. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just got some bushings in the mail and will try to install this weekend. let you all know how it goes Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Couldn't you just measure them and source new ones by dimension at Napa or something? That's probably the route I would go. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Might just end up doing that if nothing else comes along... Thanks Joel Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just got some bushings in the mail and will try to install this weekend. let you all know how it goes Updates? Thanks Joel Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment
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