Since John Fitzgerald replaced his OEM spring pins and bushings with Horton Roller Bushings in 1993, he has put 2.5 million miles on his 1989 Peterbilt 379, according to Horton. During that time, he has gone through three seats in the truck. He recently switched out the Roller Bushings for a new set after 17 years. He was so impressed that he contacted Horton to share his news.
“I thought the Roller Bushings would be extremely worn after all these years, but they had hardly any visible signs of wear,” says Fitzgerald, an owner-operator based in Montello, Wis., who hauls cheese to the East Coast. “I had another set of Roller Bushings on the shelf, so I replaced the old ones. If I’d kept in the OEM parts, I would have replaced them about six times so far. That would have been cost prohibitive compared to the Horton parts. Longevity and cost aren’t the only benefits. Roller Bushings provide a lot smoother ride, which is the reason I originally installed them.”
According to Horton, the roller bushings alleviate frequent repairs and vehicle downtime, and eliminate seized pins and front-wheel hop. Benefits of the product also include protection from road contaminants and moisture that threaten a vehicle’s suspension.
