I am trying to find the correct leaf spring bushings for my truck. Its a 01 XL 2.5L 2WD Reg Cab with A3 Spring Code.

I purchased a Energy Suspension #42154 Kit a while back but while doing some reason I found that the kit doesn't include all of the correct bushings needed to do the complete job. I would like to confirm that it does/does not before pulling the truck apart so I don't have to have the truck down while searching for the correct parts.

Its my understanding that the ES kit also requires you to drill the mounting holes larger and also replacing the bolt with a larger 9/16 bolt. None of that is a issue, I just need to find the correct bushings.

Just to make sure, the larger bushings that come in the ES kit will work and there for the FRONT. Correct?

Ive read that ES #2184 is the other bushing needed but I cant locate that part number anywhere, not even the ES website itself.

Ive also read that Moog K200129 will work too but id like to confirm before proceeding.

Thank you for your help and time!!

Wayne

 

Have a read here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/suspen...needed-108637/

 

I have read that thread many times, its actually where I got the 2184 part number I listed above from. Cant find it anywhere on ES website, I did find it on energysuspensionparts.com but its not in stock and is a special order item. The guy told me they are a dealer for ES and he would contact them to see about getting some for me.
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2184

For anybody in the future that doesn't want to wait for a special ordered bushings I found that the ES Kit # 5.2111 designed for the 94-01 1500, 2500 & 3500 Dodge Ram includes the #2184 bushings.
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/5.2111

Wayne

 

Just a update.....

So after reading a bunch of different forums and other web sites I finally decided to tackle the job. I wanted to make sure I had all the correct parts in order to do the job completely so i wouldn't be left with a truck all apart and have the wrong parts so I wouldn't be able to put it back together. About 2.5-3yrs ago I bought a 4.2154 kit, found many different write ups about how the sleeves in the kit required larger bolts, how this or that bushing doesn't fit, etc. So I ended up ordering a set 2184 bushings to ensure I had everything needed.

So yesterday I removed the leaf springs and started on the main eye bushings. To my surprise the 2615 bushings that came in the 4.2154 kit fit perfectly. I then moved onto the rear eye bushings and again to my surprise the 2083 bushing that came in the 4.2154 kit fit perfectly. Since I changed the shackles when I first bought the truck I didn't bother to change the bushings on them. Because the sleeves that come in the kit require a 5/8" bolt, all I had to do is drill out the main eye mounting hole on the frame as well as the holes in the shackles so I could install the 5/8" bolts I bought to replace the factory 1/2" bolts.

2.5-3yrs of putting it off, it turns out the bushings in the kit we’re the correct bushings and all I needed was the larger bolts.

If anybody needs a set(4) of 2184 bushings(for newer, larger main eye), I have 2 sets for sale. One set is brand new still sealed in the bag, second set is brand new but the bag is opened. I paid $40 for the bushings, ill take $30 shipped per set. I also have 2 sleeves I can also throw in with one of sets. For $50 ill send you everything - both sets of 2184 Bushings, both sleeves and a set of 2084 Bushings(Shackle To Frame)

Wayne

 

Good work

Thanks for the update and what works