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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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In my slowly progressing front end rehab, it's time to do something about the trackbar. I don't think I want or need to spend the $300-400 for a high end adjustable bar since my truck isn't lifted (and there aren't any plans to lift it in the future, either). So, that means bushing replacements. NAPA has 2 kinds - a 2 piece set for about $25 and a one piece set for $29. These are the basic rubber bushings and I haven't been able to find any nylon ones.

So, my questions are:

Is there any advantage to the one piece or two piece over the other beyond ease of installation?

Are there nylon bushing sets available and are they worth tracking down?

Thanks!

[edit: Found Luke's Link poly bushings. Is that the best way to go?]
 

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:19 AM
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Here ya go

http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1_26_1168

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Nice find Al. Ive gotta book mark those for myself.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by abarmby
Thanks, but those are all for the 1500s. Am I missing something?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:23 AM
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Yeah sorry about the 1500 stuff skiahh.
My Moe's page is set up to display stuff for my 1500.
Check out "energy suspension" web site.
They have stuff for the 2500's etc.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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OK, ordered a set of Luke Link's bushings. When I replace them, do I need to press out the metal sleeve in the track bar, or does that stay?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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there was someone here some time back that did a thread on two ways to change them out. I forget where it is though. I do know they make SPX Miller specific tools to do the job the right way if you care to buy them.
 
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