Rubikahn Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Got a question for anyone who has the Rusty’s 4.5” leafs. Today I bought a set. I’m trying to separate them so I can blast them down and repaint. Just looked on Rusty’s site and it does mention their bushings are not OEM size. I can order those from them but I’ve heard they’re trash so I wanted to purchase them somewhere else. Anyone who has these have an opinion on sticking with Rusty’s bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 are they trash because they are considered too stiff? too squeaky? are they rubber or poly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Pete M said: are they trash because they are considered too stiff? too squeaky? are they rubber or poly? They’re rubber, but I seem to remember reading somewhere they didn’t last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Honestly, most of Rusty's stuff is junk. I'd say the time and money refinishing them/finding/buying new bushings and just get a new set elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfg67 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 10/30/2022 at 5:20 PM, Rubikahn said: Got a question for anyone who has the Rusty’s 4.5” leafs. Today I bought a set. I’m trying to separate them so I can blast them down and repaint. Just looked on Rusty’s site and it does mention their bushings are not OEM size. I can order those from them but I’ve heard they’re trash so I wanted to purchase them somewhere else. Anyone who has these have an opinion on sticking with Rusty’s bushings? Rubikahn, I have the same Rusty's 4.5" lift with those springs in the back. When I have as little as 300-400 pounds in the bed, the rear end sags noticeably. I read on this forum that the heaviest springs aren't in in use until the lighter springs let the body drop 2-3". This keeps the ride more comfortable while empty, but allows considerable sag before loading the heavier leaves on the stack. Do you have the same issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 19 hours ago, robfg67 said: Rubikahn, I have the same Rusty's 4.5" lift with those springs in the back. When I have as little as 300-400 pounds in the bed, the rear end sags noticeably. I read on this forum that the heaviest springs aren't in in use until the lighter springs let the body drop 2-3". This keeps the ride more comfortable while empty, but allows considerable sag before loading the heavier leaves on the stack. Do you have the same issue? Sorry, I haven’t loaded anything that heavy into the bed yet. It’s currently off the road since I pulled the carpet up and the floors were in really bad shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfg67 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Thanks for the response. Good luck with repairing the floors. I know that it's a bear of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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