1996 Ford Explorer Rear Leaf Springs and Bushing Replacement

[JCross0525]

I just wanted to put this information out there, I had a hard time tracking it down myself. I could not find a definitive answer anywhere on what bushings or even what size I needed for my leaf springs, so I finally pulled everything apart and measured it with calipers and found a suspension specialist in Michigan to order the bushings from.

I replaced the flattened out leaf springs on my explorer with a set that I ordered from CARiD: ARB® - 1.5" OME™ Rear Lifted Leaf Spring Item # mpn893768407

It was shipped without bushings, so I ordered these from Michigan Truck Spring: Rubber Leaf Spring Bushing SKU RB-237 (for the front) and Rubber Leaf Spring Bushing SKU RB-140 (for the rear).

I just used a large bench vise to press the bushings in and swapped out the springs. It was a relatively simple process and added a nice lift to the rear end and improved the ride tremendously.

Hope this helps someone down the road,

 

[Fix4Dirt]

cool, thanks! that was one of the hard parts when getting my OMEs!

I just wanted to put this information out there, I had a hard time tracking it down myself. I could not find a definitive answer anywhere on what bushings or even what size I needed for my leaf springs, so I finally pulled everything apart and measured it with calipers and found a suspension specialist in Michigan to order the bushings from.

I replaced the flattened out leaf springs on my explorer with a set that I ordered from CARiD: ARB® - 1.5" OME™ Rear Lifted Leaf Spring Item # mpn893768407

It was shipped without bushings, so I ordered these from Michigan Truck Spring: Rubber Leaf Spring Bushing SKU RB-237 (for the front) and Rubber Leaf Spring Bushing SKU RB-140 (for the rear).

I just used a large bench vise to press the bushings in and swapped out the springs. It was a relatively simple process and added a nice lift to the rear end and improved the ride tremendously.

Hope this helps someone down the road,

 

[swshawaii]

Not sure if you read this sticky from the 1995-01 STOCK sub forum, but just in case anyone missed it.

leaf spring bushing sizing and suppliers

need some help please. I've read many of the threads already, but i haven't seen one yet that covers my current issue. I got a set of rear leaf springs from a 98 explorer 4 door from a salvage yard. I want to put in new bushings, but everywhere i look, they can't get em. I even measured them...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Not sure if you read this sticky from the 1995-01 STOCK sub forum, but just in case anyone missed it.

leaf spring bushing sizing and suppliers

need some help please. I've read many of the threads already, but i haven't seen one yet that covers my current issue. I got a set of rear leaf springs from a 98 explorer 4 door from a salvage yard. I want to put in new bushings, but everywhere i look, they can't get em. I even measured them...

www.explorerforum.com

yeah i saw it! it was a bit long, took a little bit, but i found it for me, but for some new folks to the forum, may be a bit confusing at first.

 

[swshawaii]

I like the feel of rubber bushings, but the durability of polyurethane. Decisions, decisions. LOL

 

[Fix4Dirt]

I like the feel of rubber bushings, but the durability of polyurethane. Decisions, decisions. LOL

poly here imo. rubber feels better n the road, but i prefer poly for my X. for a DD, rubber imo