I located my major steering problem

[BusaDave9]

Germy did you replace the bushings? I think you just need poly bushings with those shackles.
See how the bushings are wider than the springs.

EDIT: I see you did replace the bushings but they should be as wide as the shackles even when they are not in the springs.

 

[Germy]

Morris may be refunding. They put it together and most likely put the wrong bushings in and left the sleeves out. I am reordering with another company. I'll update in a few days! Thanks all for your help!!

 

[Germy]

You are spot on busa. I needed larger bushings and sleeves also. Still waiting on warranty decision.

 

[Germy]

You are spot on busa. I needed larger bushings and sleeves also. Still waiting on warranty decision.

Warranty called and asked spring with and shackle width. Hopefully it will be refunded!

 

[73CJ]

OK

The picture showed it all. The attached photos are Energy Suspension kit number. The spacers are 2.875" long .75 OD & .505 ID.

The bushings have a larger flange for the spring, 7/16". The Spring hangers are 3/16". Bushing OD is 1.5" that goes in the spring.

I don't think you've destroyed the shackles, but maybe the paint job.

 

[73CJ]

Checkout page 68.

http://energysuspension.com/assets/files/2010-energy-suspension-catalog.pdf

 

[Germy]

ok, so out of curiosity, i ordered another set of shackles. Same brand, different color. the bushings seem bigger, but still seem very dainty. 73cj guessing that i should just keep the shackles and order energy bushings. Your thoughts?

 

[73CJ]

The bushings have too much play as you see, but installed in the spring might spread them with a space in between. Did they come with a spacer?

 

[Germy]

Negative, no spacer.

 

[73CJ]

What is the ID Of the bushings?

Are the frame bushings the same size as the spring bushings? (ID & OD)

 

[Germy]

1 1/8 long, 1 inch inner, 1 5/16 outer

 

[Buckrub]

Germy,
It looks as if you frist received a set of 75 and earlier bushings. The second set do look correct but you may still need spacers. Go to tractor supply and get some grade 8 washers for the 1/2" or 5/8" center bolts. You can take some of that bend out of the lower bent shackle arm with a piece of all thread with two nuts or threaded rod couplings in the center and open them up a bit. You may not have to re paint with this method be sure to alos use washers so you don't gaull the insides of the shackle .

 

[Germy]

Cool, thanks! The second set fits a lot better!