Silly Shackle Flip Install Q

[nvrenuf]

I bought a used shackle flip from another member and will be instaling it this weekend. My question is how to mount the actual shackle, open or closed side towards the u-bolts? Does it make a difference?

I noticed in both the CK5 and OffRoad.com write ups the closed side is toward the u-bolts but the ORD sale page shows the open side toward the u-bolt. I would think the open side is correct but I just want to make sure.

Thanks!

 

[highrlr]

In the directions i got with mine it says to mount them closed side forward.

 

[nvrenuf]

THANKS!!!

 

[ratzila]

You could have just looked at my burb.

 

[nvrenuf]

You could have just looked at my burb.

 

[Stephen]

It's purely aesthetic, you decide which you like. I prefer the closed side to the front so that it looks a bit more "finished" from the front.