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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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drop hanger / shackle
my truck started driving all stupid and HARD. so started looking at it and my bushings are out on my front leafs. but i noticed that its doesnt seem i have a lot of flex or give room in between my spring and where it hits the bottom of the frame. where can i get some longer shackles or hanger for it. looked in my usual spots but JBG and LMC dont have them.
 
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When you replace the bushings, it should give you more space.

You could make your own shackles, if you have access to a good drill press.
 
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that how i was looking t it to that id have more room once replaced.

figured thats what you had to do tho is fab up your own .....thanks tho for confirming
 
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Originally Posted by 4x4 Bart
When you replace the bushings, it should give you more space.

You could make your own shackles, if you have access to a good drill press.
Don't drill it, cut the shackles to length then take to a steel shop with hole punch. Take them 2 minutes!
 
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