Leaf spring bushings

So, haven't ask a question in a while...

Got my van in November and did my first road mile this week - mixed results!

Brakes felt a little weak - that could be a getting used to it thing but I discovered the front spring shackle (& maybe eye too) bushing is completely shot. I can't find a replacement in the UK but if by any chance anyone knows the sizes, I can try to get some Polyurethene ones made or see if there are any British applications in the same size?

Thanks all

Call Springs and Things, they will no what you need.

Thanks OutofSight - if I can't find a solution in the UK, may well give them a call.

They are very knowledgeable.

The shackles take 4 of the rubber HB-930,,,,,,,,the forward ends have metal cartridges in them that are hard to find, so we put neoprene ones with a sleeve into them,,,,,,the right front spring uses a larger bushing than the other 3 springs,,,,,,,do a search here and you will find spring rebuilding information,,,,,,

Thanks (yet again)

Donivan - you're a star.

I should now be able to get the shackle bushes (ings) in Poly over here - that should get me on the road.

So, Have some shackle bushes ready to fit but have found that both Kingpins need sorting.

RockAuto have a kit and although it has nylon bushes, it will be an improvement - is this as much of a nightmare job as on some other vehicles? What is likely to be painful?

Thanks all

I guess it depends on how your van feels about you messing with its kingpins,,,,,,some times those kingpins dont want to slide out of the axle without a fight,,,,,you can start by taking off the drum and removing the 2 lower backing plate bolts that hold the steering knuckle on,,,,then you can remove the axle locking pin and 2 end caps,,,,,chances are pretty good the kingpin wont  just fall down,,,,you can try and beat it down or jack it up with a jack,,,,if it dont have nylon bushings, then you can beat the bronze out with a 5/8" spark plug socket,,,,,,line up the zerk fitting hole when you put the new bushings in,,,,,,,so see what you got,,,,,,,

Thanks, have to say, most of the mechanical jobs I have done so far have been graciously received - hoping this goes the same way.

Did an oil change the other day and there was such a noticeable difference in running - you'd think I'd done a full tune-up!