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mrgrim007
Explorer
May 07, 2020

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 add an extra)?

Our current TT is 6,000 GVWR and we’re looking at a 34’, 9,995 GVWR.

Thanks
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  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 07, 2020
    agesilaus wrote:
    Just replace the bushings, not a big job. Etrailer and Dyers both sell them as well as other places. A lot of times the originals may be plastic/nylon and if so replace them with brass bushings or something newer.

    Bushings
    I think the OP is referring to the leaf springs in his tow vehicle, not the trailer.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    May 07, 2020
    Just replace the bushings, not a big job. Etrailer and Dyers both sell them as well as other places. A lot of times the originals may be plastic/nylon and if so replace them with brass bushings or something newer.

    Bushings
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2020
    Eighteen years old and bushings are worn and rotten? Going to a heavier trailer? Your question is again, please?

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