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OME 90000 lower bushings.....any easy to source replacements?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by pmstoy10, Jun 29, 2021.

  1. Jun 29, 2021 at 7:04 PM
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    pmstoy10

    pmstoy10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So - my LCA's were seized and I finally got around to rebuilding a set that I sourced from another member. Repainted the set, got the whiteline bushings pressed in, ball joints, etc and new ones are all ready to go in. Went under the truck today, cut out the old LCA bushings & cam bolts and went to town on pulling off the lower shock bolt. Well, apparently the bolt seized to the sleeve in the bushing and my bushing is shot. Had to cut everything out and now I need a new lower shock mount bushing.
    Can't get the coilover out (for some stupid reason it's rusted to the top mounting bracket where the top hat attaches). Pretty much need the truck by this weekend and there's no where that I can find locally to source the part. Called headstrong and other local(ish) off-road shops including the ones that ARB lists as dealers - waiting on some calls back. I'm in Mid-Hudson Valley region if anyone knows of a good shop that might have the parts onhand as well.

    Trying to find replacement bushing, or even aftermarket replacement bushing. Stock bushings are different dimensions.
    Anyone know what could fit the OME 90000 lower shock eye?
    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jul 1, 2021 at 3:27 AM
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    Wyoming09

    Wyoming09 Well-Known Member

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    I have been making my own bushings for years .

    Buy the raw material fabricate to work.
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    pmstoy10

    pmstoy10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Interesting concept. Never thought about it. Where do you tend to source the material? Is this something somebody like Napa would carry?
     
  4. Jul 2, 2021 at 1:28 AM
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    Wyoming09

    Wyoming09 Well-Known Member

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    Most Often Industrial Suppliers I use McMaster-Carr if i order before 1900 it is here next day
     
  5. Jul 2, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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    pmstoy10

    pmstoy10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Weathertech Floor Liners, UWS Toolbox, Seatbelt Chime Mod, Coverking Covers, Window Guards, Wheeler's 1.5" Single Leaf AAL, Rear Spring TSB, Front Bilstein 5100's @ 2.5", Rear Extended Travel Bilstein 5100's, removed front mud flaps, Lifetime LED Headlights, Firestone RideRite Air Bags with Daystar Cradles, Light Racing UCA's, ECGS Front Diff Bushing
    Thanks! Called ARB direct and they directed me to companies that had them in stock. Sucked it up, ordered them overnight, should have them today and truck on the road tomorrow. :fingerscrossed: Definitely going to remember your tip for the next time that I hope never happens.
     
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