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Post by texasgary on Sept 15, 2022 21:33:52 GMT -5
Can this shackle be replaced without replacement of entire spring?  |
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Post by 660catman on Sept 16, 2022 7:58:22 GMT -5
Yes, just get the proper length
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 16, 2022 17:59:46 GMT -5
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Post by cherokee on Sept 17, 2022 11:11:31 GMT -5
I just replaced all my shackles and bushings with a kit from etrailer #MR76ZR. It will give you peace of mind with wet bolts and thicker shackles.
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Post by Chuck on Sept 18, 2022 16:48:18 GMT -5
This is why I an a few others went to the MorRyde equipment, heavier Shackles, brass bushing in the wet bolt kit an the X factor cross bracing ... There was at lease four to five different owners who changed out the suspension from LCI to MorRyde in less than 5K because of what I call plastic bushing in the spring hangers ... Safe Travels  |
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Post by nvguy on Sept 21, 2022 0:57:50 GMT -5
If you have a shackle link worn to that point, you need to inspect the entire suspension.
I am one of those who replaced my suspension in less than 5K, and it just wasn't worn plastic bushings, the brass bushings in the LCI equalizers were worn out as well, as they didn't install wet bolts, so no way to lube the bushings.
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luscombet8f
Weekender RV’er
My 1949 Luscombe T8-F & 251RLT
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Post by luscombet8f on Sept 27, 2022 22:59:22 GMT -5
My wet bolt kit should be here Friday.... It'll be fun to see how things look when I get 'em apart... :-)
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 28, 2022 20:55:44 GMT -5
My wet bolt kit should be here Friday.... It'll be fun to see how things look when I get 'em apart... :-) watch the bushing alignment the grease hole needs to be in the correct position or the shackle will be dry. |
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luscombet8f
Weekender RV’er
My 1949 Luscombe T8-F & 251RLT
Posts: 65
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Post by luscombet8f on Sept 29, 2022 11:48:33 GMT -5
Thanks, Edd... I'll pay attention! :-)
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Post by nvguy on Sept 29, 2022 23:06:16 GMT -5
Pretty good guess this is what you will find.   |
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 30, 2022 23:30:54 GMT -5
Yep I'll bet that is exactly what he finds, a weak point from the day it left the factory. |
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Post by Chuck on Nov 9, 2022 18:35:48 GMT -5
wow i've seen that before LOL
Chuck
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