Rear shackle broke

[Jeffksf B]

So the passenger side rear shackle rusted thru and broke. I did the other side 2 winters ago. Should go quicker now that I have done 1 already. Thanks to a member here who sold me his used old factory shackles.

 

[Jeffksf B]

Here is what 13 years of Ohio winters do to cars. Passenger side leaf spring shackle. I did the drivers side 2 winters ago. Waiting on bushings to install the new (used) one. New bushings needed because I had to cut the old bolts and destroy the bushings to get them out of coarse.[Broken External Image]:

 

[Igor Smetaniuk]

@jeffksf



We're Twins! My passenger shackle is broken also but on both sides so the leaf is up against the frame. I have the new bushings, bolts and shackle but with another cold snap headed my way for the entire week I won't be getting to it anytime soon.



I did the other side last year and just like you said I had to cut bolt on the frame bushing, press it out and install new one. I was fortunate that I was able to remove the leaf spring bushing bolt so I didn't have to replace that bushing. I am prepared for both on the other side though.



Like you said, it should be much quicker this time.



Good luck and keep the skin on the knuckles!

 

[Jeffksf B]

I'm waiting for the bushings so I'm driving with the spring sitting on the frame now, squeaky truck. Yeah I here you about the cold. I removed everything Sunday (it was In the 30s) so when I get the parts I can put it together quickly. I did grease the frame contact point but it still squeaks pretty good.

 

[Igor Smetaniuk]

Hey, maybe you can try that new Trojan personal lubricant they're advertising on TV to stop the squeak. If that doesn't work either, then at least you'll have a pleasurable sensation each time you go over a bump.