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Title: Rear Shackle how close is the new ones sold vs. assembly line
Post by: Greg on July 18, 2018, 03:54:26 PM

I am updating the bushings in my suspension (what was suppose to be a refresh, now has turned into a detailed concours correct undercarriage (that is how it goes...LOL). I have the old leafs out and wondered if what is being sold now is acceptable to use or do I need to search for a NOS shackle kit.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Title: Re: Rear Shackle how close is the new ones sold vs. assembly line
Post by: acman63 on July 18, 2018, 04:14:13 PM

Greg: Not even close. the service Ford and repos have the studs facing the same way. The original dual ex versions had one stud facing each way. if you have good originals restore them, ive redone many for customers

Title: Re: Rear Shackle how close is the new ones sold vs. assembly line
Post by: J_Speegle on July 18, 2018, 04:16:51 PM

Quote from: acman63 on July 18, 2018, 04:14:13 PM
Greg: Not even close. the service Ford and repos have the studs facing the same way. The original dual ex versions had one stud facing each way. if you have good originals restore them, ive redone many for customers

+1 Don't waste your time with the repos or paying the big bucks for service replacements

Title: Re: Rear Shackle how close is the new ones sold vs. assembly line
Post by: Greg on July 18, 2018, 04:34:23 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

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