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Originally Posted by Mechanic77

Rob can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you want to stay away from a solid type bushing on leafsprings. I'm pretty sure somebody out there makes a heim end style bushing that presses in and allows for articulation.....I'm thinking a solid bushing will cause the suspension to bind up, kind of like running polyurethane bushings in the rear trailing arms.

Delrin bushings allow the spring ends to pivot freely (like a bearing) vs. w/binding (rubber or poly bushing compressed in place).

Delrin bushings would eliminate any deflection. But, the spring & shocks should be providing the suspension dampening, not the bushing material.