Leaf spring bushing question

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  1. bowstick

    bowstick Member

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    does the Maverick have the same Leaf Spring Bushings as the 64-73 Mustang?
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Nope.
     
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  3. bowstick

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    are there any poly bushing sets that you know of that would work.
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Try www.p-s-t.com They have lots of goodies for our suspension. I'm going to use there complete kit.
     
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    A word of caution.....


    I used there kit and was left wanting......

    ball joints wore out in less than 5k

    I installed MOOG ball joints after that.....

    Worked great......
     
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  6. bowstick

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    yeah i already tried but they called me back and they said they dont make it for the Maverick
     
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    RASelkirk Retired!

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    ESPO. Bought mine there and they fit. :D

    Russ
     
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    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    I also have used espo with no problem.
     
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