1963 Rear suspension rebuild

[Morrisonaf]

Hey folks, I’m on the next step of the journey.. I wanted to redo the rear suspension.. I already have the shocks and leaf springs but I was wondering if anyone had any info on getting bushings, insulators and ubolts.. any info would be greatly appreciated!!

[Aaron65]

I think I got all my parts for that same project from Bird Nest (except for the u-bolts). Oh, I got the springs from KC General Spring. When I took everything apart, I realized that new u-bolts would be a good idea, so I had a local truck parts supplier bend my up a set based on an old one I took in as a sample. All those parts should be readily available, and the job's not too bad.

[Ducksface]

Did you buy the shocks with the flared cover tube and the correct rock guards for the shocks?

[Morrisonaf]

That is something I’m completely unaware of.. please inform me

[Morrisonaf]

I can get insulators at ecklers and the new leafs came with the front bushings so I really just need 4 insulators 4 ubolts and upper and lower rear shackle bushings.

[Ducksface]

These are correct.
Pics and info are courtesy of Mr Wulf.

My shock are soon to be engraved with this correct stamping.

Repo shocks are available. I'll get a picture of the part #if you're interested.
Springs are $6ish.

I can't think of a reason to go half-way onshocks after all the other work....