06-11-2018, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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Shackles
Whats the story on replacing shackles? I can get the press in type, 1,do you have to have a special tool for this? 2, Can It be installed with diff still in car? 3 Is there another type that is easier for the ''Shade Tree Mechanic'' to install? Any advice/comments gratefully accepted! P.S. 1938 Ford.
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06-11-2018, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Shackles
The KRW tool is a huge help in installing the shackle pins especially in the housings. Installing into the spring since it can give a little is much easier. If you aren't going on the concourse, use the modern ones you can install with your fingers. That is what I am doing. I have the KRW tool but only used it on my 40 wagon which I have had on the V8 Club concourse. My other 40s don't use the original pins. Just my 2 cents.
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06-11-2018, 08:50 PM | #3 |
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You'll have to remove the spring to get the old originals out (if that's what you have). They are almost friction welded in. With a hack saw blade make a couple cuts the knock it out with a drift. But maybe you'll get lucky. edit: you can do it in the car but you'll need a spreader to put the spring back in, so take it out and you can do it easier in my opinion, plus you can clean the spring up.
*** tool: spring spreader I'd go the route of poly/nylon bushings. Last edited by Tinker; 06-11-2018 at 09:11 PM. |
06-11-2018, 09:36 PM | #4 |
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My experience with the modern plastic type bushing is that they groan and squeak. Maybe I got the wrong material but I even took them out and greased them and they were squeaking again in a short time. I replaced them with the oil impregnated bronze bushings and they are quiet. I think the correct term for them is "flange sleeve bearing". I got mine at Motion Industries.
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06-11-2018, 09:39 PM | #5 |
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I've never had a poly bushing "squeak", wonder what material the ones you were have problems with were made of?
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06-11-2018, 09:41 PM | #6 |
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06-11-2018, 11:23 PM | #7 |
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It can be done on the car ,as said the spring one is relatively easy, on the axle drive it out with a socket if it doesn't move drive the bolt out and rubber then cut the wall of the shackle , hone the hole rust using 60 grit wrapped around a shaft in a drill ,grease it drive it in ,
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06-12-2018, 02:40 AM | #8 |
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The street rod poly bushed type are easier to work with, the original type (being repro, unless you can find nos or nors) are a nightmare.
That said, I did notice Rockauto list those rubber bushed replacement type. If I were doing the job again I'd probably give those a go. Mart. |
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The only time I heard it was going slow or getting in/out of the car. It was more of a "creak" than a squeak. |
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06-12-2018, 08:48 AM | #10 |
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I use the poly bushings. Easy to install and hold up well. I use the grease that you can get from Energy Suspension on them. Never had any of them squeak or make any type of noise.
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