CJ Body Bushing Dimensions Needed

[Linda]

My search for replacement body bushings for the old wagon has been nothing but a series of dead ends. I am using poly right now, but I think it will be too hard on the 50 year old wagon body.

The wagon uses a 2" OD, 9/16" ID, 7/8" tall bushing. The bolt dia is 1/2". No sleeve is used to keep the bushing from getting squished.

I am looking for bushing dimensions (ID and OD) for CJ rubber body bushings and also the bolt diameter used on a 50s or early 60s model. Can someone with a CJ post those dimensions? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[jeepin_in_az]

Linda,

Have you tried talking to Daystar Dan in the club? He can see what poly sizes he has available at Daystar.

[Linda]

I am not interested in polyurethane. Poly has no place in suspensions or body bushings. It doesn't have enough flexibility and it wasn't part of the original design.

[Craig]

Poly has no place in suspensions or body bushings.

I would have to disagree with this statement as there are plenty of great uses for it in these areas. Just not in your particular use.

I tried to get you some measurements off the bushing on my 84, Linda. But mine are so pancaked out I would be hesistant to even guess at the size! :D

[Linda]

Thanks, but 1984 is too new. Kaiser switched the Jeep models to sleeved bushings in 1964 or 1965.

[NVRSTUKXJ]

Linda....my 75 didn't have sleeved bushings.....I have a FSM for mid 70's CJ's at home......I can check there if you'd like.....

[Linda]

Thanks! I didn't know Kaiser/AMC kept using that style. Are the bushings on your 75 original?

One suggestion I got was to use boat trailer roller rubber, but it comes it at +-80 on the Shore Durometer A-Scale. So that's about as hard as poly.

[NVRSTUKXJ]

Linda...as far as I know they were original.....I had replacements for them when I sold it, now I don't have the replacements anymore either....I'll see what the book says....