Rear shakel options.

[SuperUnknown]

What to do with the rear shakels? I'm replacing the front shakels and all the bushings ect... and I'd like something better then stock for the back. any options? Velet-rides are out and I don't really want to go with revolvers unless they make a locking version now.

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[Brian 89KBlazer]

I'm in the same boat as you except I need/want to replace my rear shackles due to rust. I haven't found anything either & think I'll be making my own out of beefier, thicker steel.

Keep the board up to date if you track down any sources, please.

Thanks
Brian
89KBlazer

 

[BurbinOR]

Well, I too didn't want Revolvers, ran out of money for the Velvet Rides, so I used the stock ones, but replaced the bushings with ORD greasable polyurethane units. One word of caution if you go this route - the rubber bushings and the steel sleeves are a bear to get out.............

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[wayne]

Wait till the Tuff Truck Challange is over then give ORD a call. They might be able to make you a set for not that much coin. Who knows maybe with enough request they could have a new product.

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