RJ,
Yes, a rubber (or similiar) bushing. Perhaps with a metal sleeve for the
bolt. And yes they do wear out or deform after a few years. The originals
made it for 37, the replacements made it for 10. I notice that you had a
square axle on your trailer, mine is a round one, perhaps a reason for the
difference. However I am puzzled about the use of a steel or bronze bushing.
I would think that the slight give that rubber provides would be a good
thing.
Scott
> Scott,
> Just replaced the bushings on my 1956 leaf spring axle - are you sure they
> are rubber? They should be steel or bronze. I think rubber would wear
> out or deform within a few years.
>
> http://vintageairstream.com/floyd/restoration/axle/axle.html
>
> At the bottom of the page is the shackle bushing info.
> Best of luck,
> RJ