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travelin texans · 03-21-2020, 06:03 PM

My last 2 5th wheels, as well as a couple different friends RVs, had those plastic so called bushings that failed in a very short while.
I've wondered if those were strictly for shipping & intended for replacement with real bushings when the springs were installed at the factory? Anyone know for sure? They are very cheesy for a RV of any amount of weight.
Anyone that has a RV with more than a couple thousand miles I'd recommend inspecting their bushings & replacing with good heavy shackles, bronze bushings & wet bolts.

03-21-2020, 06:03 PM	#2
travelin texans Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Picacho, Az Posts: 6,809	My last 2 5th wheels, as well as a couple different friends RVs, had those plastic so called bushings that failed in a very short while. I've wondered if those were strictly for shipping & intended for replacement with real bushings when the springs were installed at the factory? Anyone know for sure? They are very cheesy for a RV of any amount of weight. Anyone that has a RV with more than a couple thousand miles I'd recommend inspecting their bushings & replacing with good heavy shackles, bronze bushings & wet bolts. __________________ Full-timed 10+ years Sold '13 Redwood FB Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A Replacement undetermined