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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I was getting some service done today on my 80 Vette. When I spoke with the mechanic he said my leaf bushings were shot. What exactly do these do?

Also, can anyone give an estimate on what this will cost to replace and have installed? I asked the guy and he said he'd have the guy that does that type of work call me later. Thanks in advance!
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The bushing-kit is about $30, but the bushings alone are about $6, if all the bolts, washers and nuts are in good shape.

Shouldn't be more than an hour labor.
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Originally Posted by Smoking Gun
I was getting some service done today on my 80 Vette. When I spoke with the mechanic he said my leaf bushings were shot. What exactly do these do?

Also, can anyone give an estimate on what this will cost to replace and have installed? I asked the guy and he said he'd have the guy that does that type of work call me later. Thanks in advance!
I am guessing he is referring to the rear leaf spring bushings, which even a novice can replace with a jack, a piece of wood and the replacement bushings.
Wilcox has what you need for $30
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Good to hear! You are definitely correct on the novice thing as well....that's me.
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Originally Posted by crvtownr
I am guessing he is referring to the rear leaf spring bushings, which even a novice can replace with a jack, a piece of wood and the replacement bushings.
Wilcox has what you need for $30

Hopefully this isn't the "$30" kit, is it?

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24376
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Or is this it?

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=15529
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No; it's this:

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1129



Or if your hardware is in excellent shape (unlikely), you can just replace the bushings:

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24514

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