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Drewguy 
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 Topic: Shackle TypesPosted: 23 Mar. 2011 at 8:44pm |
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I have seen two different types of shackles used on the leaf springs. Is there a preference? Also where can you find the "H" configuration shackle?
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samcj2a
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Posted: 23 Mar. 2011 at 8:54pm |
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The correct shackles are the C-type shackles if you want it look as it did from the factory. It may be that the H-type are used by some because there have been cases where the reproduction C-type shackles do not have parallel "arms" if you will, that make them very difficult to insert in the spring eyes.
Beyond that, I do not the source for the H-type shackles. I'm sure that someone else here will, and my guess is that they are easier to find than correct C-type shackles.
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hillbilly21
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Posted: 23 Mar. 2011 at 8:56pm |
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WWW.4WD.COM for the H shackles.....
Walcks for the c-style.. |
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Drewguy
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Posted: 23 Mar. 2011 at 9:46pm |
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Jammer
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Posted: 24 Mar. 2011 at 10:09pm |
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I have the H type shackles that were installed by Louis Larson back when his shop was still open as part of a spring replacement. Springs with a mild lift were all that were available at that time and it has worked out ok even though I would prefer the stock configuration.
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ovrlnd
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Posted: 25 Mar. 2011 at 12:19am |
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that is the front of my project with the H shackle and Hillbilly is correct you can also fleabay them as well for little cost.
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huntindog51
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Posted: 29 Mar. 2011 at 6:06pm |
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when buying the "H" style shackles to replace the "C" ones are they the same as the cj 5 ones on many of the different sites?
thanks for your help! |
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jeeperkyle46
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Posted: 30 Mar. 2011 at 5:29am |
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If u plan to lift your jeep with new springs you will have to typically get the H style shackle. If you keep with stock spring height you just stick with C style.
You cant really run suspension with the old style shackle you WILL have to UPGRADE to H style |
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