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Spring perch to bushing gap

N-Trouble
Explorer
Explorer
How much is too much? Im measing about 1/8” gap on my most forward and rear spring perches. Inside of perches measure 1 7/8” wide and busings look to be 1 3/4” wide
2015 Attitude 28SAG w/slide
2012 GMC 2500HD SLT Duramax
B&W Turnover w/Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch
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N-Trouble
Explorer
Explorer
No plastic bushings. I has them all upgraded to Dexter HD shackles and wetbolt kit a couple years ago
2015 Attitude 28SAG w/slide
2012 GMC 2500HD SLT Duramax
B&W Turnover w/Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch

MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
When I had a TT I yanked all the springs and replaced them with bronze bushings with zerk fittings. Never regretted it.

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Not likely a problem. The real problem is the plastic bushings used at each joint. They might last 5 thousand miles at best. When they wear the shackle bolts wear spring eyes until something breaks.