Anti-Seize on Leaf Spring Bushings?

I got new OEM bushings for some leaf springs, and I am thinking of applying a thin coat of anti-seize to the inside of the spring eyelet and the outside metal part of the bushing. The thought is that if I ever decide to replace the bushings in the future, I could get them out a bit easier (I realize it still won't be easy). Also, rust skeezes me out, even if I can't see it and it doesn't really affect function, and I would like to prevent it even if it is not necessary.

The concern though, is that if I do apply anti-seize between the spring eye and bushing, that that might allow the bushing to rotate in the spring, thereby preventing the rubber from torqueing and doing the thing it is supposed to. Is this a valid concern?


FWIW, I will be applying anti-seize to the outside of the bolt, and inside of the bushing sleeve, to prevent the bolt rusting itself to the bushing. I will also do my best to limit anti-seize on the bolt threads to prevent over-torqueing the bolts, and on the inside of the nuts to prevent the bushing sleeve from rotating around the bolt.