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C Shackles

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Montana1962cj6, Feb 24, 2022.

  1. Montana1962cj6

    Montana1962cj6 New Member

    On my 54 3b the c shackles are worn out and getting new ones is impossible right now. What's needed to switch to an H setup. Can I use the frame mounts and just buy the h setup or do I need to buy new frame mounts as well.
     
    Montana1962cj6, Feb 24, 2022
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  2. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    The H style use rubber or poly bushings, which usually come with the kits. If your spring hangers are not totally shot you shouldn't have to do anything besides tap the bushing into place and install the shackle.
     
    Oldpappy, Feb 24, 2022
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  3. fyrmn

    fyrmn Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Will rubber or poly bushings fit snug enough into the existing threaded style hanger? Don’t know just curious?
     
    fyrmn, Feb 25, 2022
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  4. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Yes, they will fit just fine.
     
    garage gnome, Feb 25, 2022
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  5. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    People have been replacing the old style C shackles with H shackles for at least the last 50 years. Very easy to do.
     
    Oldpappy, Feb 25, 2022
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  6. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Be sure to inspect the frame hangers for wear. I ran into this when I switched out my frame. Someone left the c shackle loose and it wallowed out the frame hangers enough to force a move to poly to fill the gap.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Mar 1, 2022
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