What's up with these shackles?

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Nov 25, 2015

• #1

I didn't put these shackles on and I think they're aftermarket. They are hitting one of these bolts; this is happening on each side.

Do I need to replace the bolt with a shorter one?

 

Tim_MN

Freakish Hand Strength

NAXJA Member

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• Nov 25, 2015

• #2

Replace, or cut it off flush to the nut.

 

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Nov 25, 2015

• #3

Ok thanks, that's what I thought. I'll look up the stock size and find some shorter ones.

 

1990JEEPXJ

NAXJA Forum User

NAXJA Member

Location

San Diego

• Nov 25, 2015

• #4

Yep just cut it off flush with the nut

 

TRCM

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Newport News,VA

• Nov 26, 2015

• #5

Jut had to do that with mine......I cut ~1/2" off, and it fits fine....I think I have 1-2 threads showing thru the nut now.

Ya might also want to put a zerk fitting back in that hole.....

 

Bent

Only Marble Sharp

NAXJA Member

Location

REDLANDS, CA. (SoCal)

• Nov 26, 2015

• #6

bigalpha said:

I think they're aftermarket.

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They look like REs. (5" bolt center to center )

Cut the offending bolts off for now and replace next time you have to remove them/bumper.

And yes, grease fitting in that hole.