The Pete & Jakes Front 4-Bar Bushing Pack is an essential service and rebuild kit engineered for hot rods, street rods, and custom chassis equipped with Pete & Jakes style front 4-bar suspension systems.
Designed to absorb road vibration while maintaining precise axle alignment, this complete pack replaces soft, cracked, or worn urethane/rubber bushings and inner sleeves across both upper and lower front 4-bar links.
Product Overview & Performance
Over time, road wear, engine heat, and suspension articulation degrade 4-bar rod end bushings, leading to front-end clunks, sloppy steering response, and unwanted axle deflection under braking.
This service pack restores tight suspension geometry and smooth ride quality. Pete & Jakes provides various inner sleeve inner diameters (IDs) so builders can match their specific chassis hardware size—whether running standard 1/2", 9/16", or heavy-duty 5/8" mounting bolts.
Key Features & Features Highlights
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Complete Front 4-Bar Service Set: Includes 8 split bushing halves, inner steel sleeves, and end washers to service one complete front 4-bar assembly (4 link ends total).
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Versatile Hardware Sizing: Accommodates 1/2", 9/16", or 5/8" mounting bolt sizes via interchangeable inner metal sleeve IDs.
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Durable Synthetic Elastomer Construction: Formulated to resist road grime, oils, and UV exposure without squeaking or binding.
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Direct Fit Replacement: Fits standard Pete & Jakes 4-bar rod ends and batwing brackets without modifying link tubes.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Feature / Metric |
Technical Specification Detail |
| Manufacturer |
Pete & Jakes Hot Rod Parts |
| Product Type |
Front 4-Bar Linkage Rebuild Bushing Pack |
| Package Contents |
8 Urethane/Rubber Bushing Halves, 4 Inner Steel Sleeves, Washers |
| Bolt Size Compatibility |
Sleeves available for 1/2", 9/16", or 5/8" Bolts (Verify chassis ID) |
| Application Location |
Front Axle 4-Bar Links (Batwings to Frame Brackets) |
| Vehicle Application |
Universal Hot Rod, Street Rod, Early Ford (1928–1934, 1935–1948) 4-Bar Front Suspensions |
Ordering & Service Notes
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Verify Sleeve Dimensions: Before ordering, remove one existing mounting bolt or measure your frame/batwing bracket hole diameter to select the correct sleeve ID (1/2", 9/16", or 5/8").
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Assembly Grease: Apply a thin layer of silicone- or Teflon-based grease to the outer surfaces of the bushings during press-in to prevent squeaks and ease installation into the 4-bar tube ends.
