SC seat shock bushing replacement solution [pics]

In the almost 60 years since my 1952 SC was built, the original rubber bushings for the seat shock have basically been rendered useless (top ones were no where to be found...)

Local big auto parts store employees, when asked if they stock replacement rubber bushings for shocks, looked at me with the same expression I get when I ask about parts for my Studebakers (which they can still get many parts for but are still clueless)...

Finally went to an "old time" parts store I knew about - where the guy still has a wall of parts books and the computer is something he uses at a minimum. He told me "oh yeah, some guy came in last week looking for the same type of thing - I will order another set - bring in the shock and mounting bolts and we will see if they will fit." I think this guys has found a new life-long customer - and besides, he stocks my favorite synthetic motor oil (Royal Purple) and is priced even cheaper than I can get it online...

Ended up with a Rancho replacement bushing kit. The bushings are one piece and hourglass shaped - perfect for the shock on the SC.

Package:



Here is one of the bushings in the lower eyelet (with what is left of the old rubber bushings that came out):


And here is the top one bolted back in place:


With a rubber mallet they went in pretty easy. Only had to shave a small amount of material off each end so they would slide into place.

Not sure if IH used the same type of bushing on more than the C and SC, but in case they do I hope someone can use this information. And the best part? They are red...

Google is your friend. No need to run all over town to visit 6 different parts stores.

Bushings and other seat parts are readily available from OEM Tractor Parts, and many other places -- and they are black.

Did that several times. I have also gone to a local tire dealer and got some used ones from some old shocks, that were still in good shape. Used the shocks too on a couple. they may not be good anymore on a car, but still have plenty of support for a seat. Some of us would rather run all over town to get something done in a day than to wait on parts suppliers.