Which axle bushing set

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Which axle bushing set

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I'm looking up bushing sets for the Axle Pivot Bushings and the Radius Arm Bushings. For the Axle Pivot Bushings I've found either a rubber one which I guess is more like stock but are a pita to put in. I've also found a urethane one which seem to be a little easier. The confusing part is with the Radius Arm Bushings. I've found sets with just two rubber pucks, two rubber pucks and washers, two rubber pucks washers and plastic spacers. I see very different prices for what seems to be the same things or sets with more or less parts.

What's the deal with these plastic spacers?
There's a set with plastic spacers with pucks that look the same as all others and there's a set with pucks that have a cone shape. Is there a difference other than the extra $20 for cone shaped?

The range in price I've found from $18 to $45 a set. A little confused on which one at the moment.
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Re: Which axle bushing set

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This is what you need for radius arm bushings---------> http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspension ... B000CN9AF6
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Whicj ones are u looking at. Do u have links
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$16.17 http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... rod=4.7107
$18.60 http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... 119-Non-HD
Although I'm not sure if I have an HD or not. The original invoice says 2400 rear springs and I believe the VIN shows it as GVW 7,500.

Here's a link to Parts Geek and all of the various options.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1966/f ... assis.html
As I mentioned, there are sets with the plastic spacer, with different shaped pucks, with or without washers etc and various prices.
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U will need to reuse ur center bolt sleeves im sure. The washers may either try to compress the rubber into the axle. Or help protect the bushing. The plastic spacer things may just take up room or help protect the rubber from heat or damage.
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