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

Eighteen years old and bushings are worn and rotten? Going to a heavier trailer? Your question is again, please?

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

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.BushingsI think the OP is referring to the leaf springs in his tow vehicle, not the trailer.

fj12ryder wrote: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.BushingsI think the OP is referring to the leaf springs in his tow vehicle, not the trailer.Yes - the bushings in the leaf springs on my Suburban.

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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?
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
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.
mrgrim007
Explorer
May 07, 2020
fj12ryder wrote:
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.

Yes - the bushings in the leaf springs on my Suburban.
SAR_Tracker
Explorer
May 07, 2020
replace with polyurethane
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 07, 2020
Install new springs. You will be much better off doing so!
valhalla360
Navigator
May 07, 2020
By the time you figure the labor...may as well add a little extra and have fresh springs.

Check your payload figures to see if you want to consider an upgrade (extra springs or air bags). It probably won't need them but again, easier to upgrade while you have everything torn apart.
noteven
Explorer III
May 07, 2020
If you choose to replace the springs have a specialist shop spec them correctly for the load and use - avoid the urge to buy the cheapest on line...
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
May 07, 2020
mrgrim007 wrote:
Would it be cheaper or better to just replace the springs (and maybe add an extra)?

Any decent spring shop can add a leaf for a lot less money than buying a whole new spring pack. Ask them what they think of changing the bushings (it is not an easy DIY job).
LIKE2BUILD
Explorer
May 07, 2020
I too was going to suggest just replacing the entire spring, until I saw the price of a Complete new spring. Yep, that's $350 PER SIDE!!!!

For bushings you're looking at about $40 per side in parts. If you do the work yourself that's super cheap. Even if you hire a shop that's maybe 2 hours of work so parts and labor you're maybe into this for $400 total. That's a heck of lot better than $700 just for the springs.

KJ