Replace Bushings in Leaf Springs?
My 2002 Suburban 2500 has worn/rotted bushings in the leaf springs. Should I get these replaced before we move to a heavier TT? Would it be cheaper or better to just replace the springs (and maybe a...
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FYI, the secondary fuel tank must be removed to get the shackle bolt that holds the spring on the RR shackle out. Little known fact the 8.1L Suburbans have 2 fuel tanks, both with electric in-tank pumps.
In the 200-2005 years GM used uncoated steel brake and fuel lines, and if you live in a state that likes salt and film spray on the roads, they will rust away and fail. I replaced mine in 2013 with a set of pre-bent stainless brake and fuel lines from Classic Tube. Good PM to change the fuel pumps while the tanks are out, and to your point, change those shackle bushings.
In the 200-2005 years GM used uncoated steel brake and fuel lines, and if you live in a state that likes salt and film spray on the roads, they will rust away and fail. I replaced mine in 2013 with a set of pre-bent stainless brake and fuel lines from Classic Tube. Good PM to change the fuel pumps while the tanks are out, and to your point, change those shackle bushings.
