A little more progress today in getting the new rear shackle bushings installed along with new (NOS) shocks and new (reproduction) stabilizer connector rods. The stabilizer itself needs bushings which the dealers do not have but it seems a common size so I’ll check Napa or a local shop tomorrow. I did not replace the bushing for the fronts or the rear springs as doing so is quite involved on these commercial cars.
For the bushings, the first side took a long time and much effort only to have to take it apart again as one of them seemed to have missed the shaft and was being compressed against its shoulder. The second time was easier and the other side was easier yet as I realized that the car was not lifted evenly due to a tire having been removed on one side but not the other. Getting it level helped.
I also sat the steel rear brake lines in place to test for fit. It appears that they will need some tweaking but considering how rotten and rusty the ones used as a patterns were, it’s a wonder that they are as close as they are!
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