Do Suspension Bolts Need to be Replaced when Installing the Never Fail Bushings # LC279685

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I have a 2017 Forest River Wildwood 28 DBUD travel trailer with 8,000 miles on it, tamdon axles. It has Lippert suspension and axles. Thinking about upgrading to never fail bushings # LC279685. Will I need only the bushings since it has Lippert components or hardware kit # LC281285?

asked by: Ralph

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Since you have a 2017 Forest River Wildwood 28 DBUD the bolts used in your suspension should not need to be replaced with the part # LC281285.

Unless for some reason your bolts are damaged and need to be replaced you should be good to use just the Never Fail Bushings # LC279685.

Please note that Never Fail Bushings are meant to be used with standard bolts like part # TRFA73Z916DLNZ as grease will destroy them. You can use the bushings with wet bolts but only if you clean them and make sure they are completely free of any grease.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Do Suspension Bolts Need to be Replaced when Installing the Never Fail Bushings # LC279685

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