2nd Gen Dakar EL095 Leaf Pack with Stock Eyelet Bushing Possible?

Hey everyone,

Checking to see if anyone with first hand experience can chime in here. 2nd Gen TRD OR running Dakar EL095 Leaf packs. Wheeler's Poly eyelet bushings are 6 years old now and making noise. I figured if I have to drop the pack to replace/regrease it would be easier to press in some new OEM bushings and then I won't have to worry about squeaking again in the future.

Can anyone confirm the OEM Toyota Eyelet bushings will fit and press in the Dakar pack like stock?

Thanks.

 

I don't think the OEM bushings "press" in. They are rubber and actually moulded (poured?) into the eyelet. You have to literally cut and melt them out the change them. I don't think you can even buy just the bushings separately.

Take a close look at that leaf pack before you spend any money on fixing it. Dakar's tend to flatten or straight up go negative arch over time. I just pulled the exact same leafs off my truck and they were completely shot. Only had them for 5 years. There's no point putting new bushings in worn out leafs, just get new ones with new bushings.