Rear bushings on leaf spring replacement

[raminlavi]

Hi all- I'm very new to all of this and I am eager to learn about my Jeep and how to better maintain it.

I realized my rear bushings on the driver side are ripped and the shackles are coming apart because of it. My question is, should I replace both rear bushings or just the damaged one? I was forced to buy 4 bushings as I couldn't find the part individually and my mechanic is advising I replace both. Financially it's only $80 so I don't mind doing it if it's necessary.

Thank you.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I recommend doing both. If one is bad the other isn't far behind.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Why not just replace ALL of the bushings and be done with it?
LG

 

[raminlavi]

Appreciate the response. I figured the same and needed the reassurance.

 

[mriplaybass]

Get the greaseable type. You won't regret it.