3/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 long bushings for mower deck linkage

[Heatingman 971]

Thought Id post a simple build for anyone else that may find themselves in the same boat.

 

In the middle of rebuilding a rear discharge mower deck, and found upon reassembly I had a shortage of bushing bearings for the lift carriage / wheel height linkage.

 

Looks like tractor supply carries them, but Im not near one. So I was able to take common stock bushings from the local Ace and fabricate what I need.

 

3/8 x 1/2 and 1/2 x 5/8 spacers were in stock.

 

So with a little retaining compound (which is probably not even necessary) I made some 3/8 to 5/8 spacers then trimmed to length with a band saw. 
 

Might even be faster then making my own on a lathe - which I dont have.