Broken leaf spring shackles ford f3, merc m3

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Aug 27, 2013 | 11:11 PM

roshan

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Broken leaf spring shackles ford f3, merc m3

I found my one of my rear shackles broken (rear mount of the rear leaf springs). What do you guys suggest for a replacement? I'd rather go to the salvage yard and get something off of a truck there than order new ones. Unless off course the price is right.

Please let me know

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Roshan

Aug 27, 2013 | 11:59 PM

roshan

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I found these:
More Information for RAYBESTOS 5761039

But I dont want to spend 56 per side x 2 + shipping for them.

Here's what my broken shackles look like:
Broken shackles

Aug 28, 2013 | 05:11 AM

NumberDummy

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Considering the applications, where will you find these shackles in a salvage yard? I was only able to find one NOS

59Y-5776 .. R/L Shackle-Rear Spring-REAR / Obsolete

1946/47 122" wheelbase truck / 1948/52 F2/F3 & F3 Parcel Delivery.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has ONE = 800-543-4959.

Aug 28, 2013 | 01:45 PM

51PanelMan

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I'm parting out an F3 truck right now. Depending on how time consuming it is to remove the shackle, I may be able to help you.

Aug 28, 2013 | 04:11 PM

truckdog62563

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I've pulled quite a few F-2/3s apart and to my recall have found none of the rear shackles that weren't badly worn. It's common that the pin wears through the bushing and into the surrounding metal. I found a NOS set on ebay. Stu

Aug 28, 2013 | 08:19 PM

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To my thinking, looking at the pictures they appeared to be more worn thru than broken. Not that it matters, they still need to be replaced. And the shackles found in the link look nothing at all like what is needed to replace them with.