Want to make sure I'm doing this right

[corey]

In reading the write-up found here: http://bdub.net/gmcmotorhome.info/services.html, I see that it says that the front shocks use part number 9.8108 (2 halves
per each end of each shock). I'm a little confused because, if I'm cutting them in half why would 4 boxes be required for the front shocks? Each shock
end should just require one bushing if you do it like in my photos below. Should just need 2 boxes for the front. Makes me think I'm doing it wrong!

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7266/bushing_halves.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7266/medium/bushings.JPG

Thanks in advance
--
Corey P /

Hilliard, OH /

1974 Glacier 26'

ION Wheels

 

[sgltrac]

There is an inner and outer bushing at each end. You should not be cutting
anything.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Sun, Jan 5, 2020 at 7:13 AM Corey via Gmclist
wrote:

> In reading the write-up found here: http://bdub.net/gmcmotorhome.info/services.html,
> I see that it says that the front shocks use part number 9.8108 (2 halves
> per each end of each shock). I'm a little confused because, if I'm cutting
> them in half why would 4 boxes be required for the front shocks? Each shock
> end should just require one bushing if you do it like in my photos below.
> Should just need 2 boxes for the front. Makes me think I'm doing it wrong!
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7266/bushing_halves.JPG
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7266/medium/bushings.JPG
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Corey P /
>
> Hilliard, OH /
>
> 1974 Glacier 26'
>
> ION Wheels
>
>
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[terry1]

Those type of bushings are already installed on new shocks...and what Sully said, you should not be cutting anything, even if you were replacing the
bushings on some old shocks.
--
Terry Kelpien

ASE Master Technician

73 Glacier 260

Smithfield, Va.

 

[Ken B]

I am not sure the above statements are true for Energy Suspension bushings. These things unlike rubber ones, are nearly solid and I am not sure that
they can be pressed in without splitting them. I have pressed in Energy Suspension control arm bushings which are straight, but these shock bushings
are tapered in the middle. You might want to read the installation instructions or call Energy Suspension and ask.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[powwerjon]

Don't cut, they can be pressed in either with a hydraulic press or a screw
arrangement similar to the device that install the upper and lower
bushings. Just use silicone grease and press away.

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Custom 29.5' Stretch
75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)

On Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 5:35 AM Ken Burton via Gmclist <

> I am not sure the above statements are true for Energy Suspension
> bushings. These things unlike rubber ones, are nearly solid and I am not
> sure that
> they can be pressed in without splitting them. I have pressed in Energy
> Suspension control arm bushings which are straight, but these shock bushings
> are tapered in the middle. You might want to read the installation
> instructions or call Energy Suspension and ask.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
>
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[john r. lebetski]

Dumb question. Aren't both KYB and Bilsteins both lifetime warranty? If bushings bad get new shocks for free as a bonus. Please explain.
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[johnny]

I believe Jimmy the K warrants Builstein that way. KYB does anyway. Ask him.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell