Littlebeefy Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I have a set of sway bar bushings that need replacement. I ordered Prothane 4.5106R but it seems like it's too tall for the bracket. I am replacing bushings that are part number E8TA-5484-DA. What is the actual height of the bushing when new? Is there a polyurethane replacement for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I am not going to be much help but looks like I used Energy Suspension 4.5103G on the 86 which best I can tell is the same height as your Prothane at 2.5" I know I have my old bushings in a box in the shop but I don't expect them to be E8TA. Are you unable to measure your originals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebeefy Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 I am not going to be much help but looks like I used Energy Suspension 4.5103G on the 86 which best I can tell is the same height as your Prothane at 2.5" I know I have my old bushings in a box in the shop but I don't expect them to be E8TA. Are you unable to measure your originals? I measured my original and it is 2.5" at the tallest point (the protruding lip). Maybe I am doing something wrong and I just need to tighten it down with greater force? Here are a couple of pictures. What do you think? Am I using the right bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I measured my original and it is 2.5" at the tallest point (the protruding lip). Maybe I am doing something wrong and I just need to tighten it down with greater force? Here are a couple of pictures. What do you think? Am I using the right bushing? Looks like the bushing is too big, but can’t you just trim it with a chop saw or something? I’ll to Measure mine at the weekend. Your truck is as red as mine is blue 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebeefy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Looks like the bushing is too big, but can’t you just trim it with a chop saw or something? I’ll to Measure mine at the weekend. Your truck is as red as mine is blue 😂 I figure I have three options: shave down the bushings (like you said), use some grade 8 washers as spacers or replace the mounts with these on LMC part 45-1439. I have to order a trim piece from LMC anyway so I’m leaning towards option 3. Anybody know if this is the correct part for the bushing or should I just gamble the $20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I figure I have three options: shave down the bushings (like you said), use some grade 8 washers as spacers or replace the mounts with these on LMC part 45-1439. I have to order a trim piece from LMC anyway so I’m leaning towards option 3. Anybody know if this is the correct part for the bushing or should I just gamble the $20? You said your old was 2.5" and the listing shows your new should be 2.5". Is it? Is so, what's different? If not, you may have just gotten the wrong pack (I did on my first set from Amazon). You definitely have options but I am curious how the new differs from the old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJam300 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 You said your old was 2.5" and the listing shows your new should be 2.5". Is it? Is so, what's different? If not, you may have just gotten the wrong pack (I did on my first set from Amazon). You definitely have options but I am curious how the new differs from the old. I've found a some of the poly stuff is simply the wrong size for our trucks, even though they are listed for 80-96. A bandsaw or belt sander (messy) should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I measured my original and it is 2.5" at the tallest point (the protruding lip). Maybe I am doing something wrong and I just need to tighten it down with greater force? Here are a couple of pictures. What do you think? Am I using the right bushing? Just checked the front bushings on the 86 and they are stamped 5308 just like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebeefy Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Just checked the front bushings on the 86 and they are stamped 5308 just like yours. The old bushings are 2 3/8" at the recessed portion and 2.5" at the tallest point. I need to go check the new ones when I get to the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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