Rusty/broken rear shackle
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Rusty/broken rear shackle
Hey Guys and Girls,
When I got into my truck this morning I heard an odd pop and creaking sound from the rear drivers side. I just crawled under it a minute ago and found that my rear shackle is rusted out and broken.
What are the best steps to follow to take this out and replace. It looks fairly simple to do.
Is this a simple switch out of parts?
What are the complications I will most likely run into?
It that riveted into place? Or bolted?
As always, Thanks for the advice
Philip
When I got into my truck this morning I heard an odd pop and creaking sound from the rear drivers side. I just crawled under it a minute ago and found that my rear shackle is rusted out and broken.
What are the best steps to follow to take this out and replace. It looks fairly simple to do.
Is this a simple switch out of parts?
What are the complications I will most likely run into?
It that riveted into place? Or bolted?
As always, Thanks for the advice
Philip
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From: Madison Ohio
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I have never drilled them myself but I don't see why not. I would step drill them to a point then just hog off the head of the rivet. If you have a rear tank be careful to not poke a hole in the tank. I have just burned all mine off with the torch in the past.
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Effing parts store doesn't have the parts instock and won't be able to get what I need until Monday.
I guess I will buy them over the internet and save some money but wait to do the job. Now I have to drive my car in the mean time.
If you guys have any other tips, I am all ears. I have to wait for a few days before I can fix the old beast anyways.
I guess I will buy them over the internet and save some money but wait to do the job. Now I have to drive my car in the mean time.
If you guys have any other tips, I am all ears. I have to wait for a few days before I can fix the old beast anyways.
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