Factory rear shackle

[jamber2541]

the bushing are shot on the rear shackle so I go to the only place in town (lame) that sells bushing, they tell me that the bushings cant be replaced because there is no outer sleeve and I have to replace the whole shackle, well I call bull**** on that, Im sure some you have ran into this problem before, can someone point me in the right direction ( for a 90K5)

 

[sweetk30]

thay are correct to a point.

you can not replace it with the same bushing you take out. as it has the shackle wraped around the bushing rubber when made new.

3 things to do.

#1 = buy new shackles .

#2 = buy new polly bushings and install these in the old shackles.

#3 = buy new hd shackles that come with polly bushings from some of the vendors here.

 

[HeavyMetal72]

Ya, that's bull. With most with most aftermarket bushings you have to take the outer sleeve out anyway to use them. I"ve got an extra set of bushings if you need them. I think the years are compatible. Your shackle eye needs to have an inside diameter of 1.5 inches and be able to accept a 9/16 bolt. I'm in Las Cruces, so let me know.

 

[jt512]

What he said , cheapest option would be #2, check summit (or whoever you like) and pick up some poly bushings. Option #1, I know LMC sells the stock shackles with factory style rubber bushings for around $30 each IIRC. Option #3 check DIY4X, Kert sells a HD version of the shackles and I think he also sells just poly bushings as well.