This might be a dumb/newbie type question but……………………If you are running the shackles in the front and are locked how are you keeping bushings in the frame mounts? I have tried poly bushings, rubber bushings, putting steel sleeves in both of them. Nothing seems to last over 1 trip. I'm sick of changing bushings. What are you using?

Something else must be wrong. Why would it happen in the front and not the back? Shouldn't the bracket keep them in?

J. J.

I havent had a problem with them and they have been in all last season but the ram assist might be what is saving them.

No problem here. I've got about two years on the current set. The only time I change bushings is when I change springs.:D

bushings? what are those? most of mine end up in my trash bag by the end of my trip. mine eats the flanges on the bushings.:beer:

I'm glad I can type "None" It should be Non *shaking head*

anyone else????

I've never had a bushing problem with mine. I personally like poly ones with steel sleeves. Are your shackles a tight fit on your hangers/bushings? If there is slop in that area it'll eat up bushings.

Originally posted by bigdude
I've never had a bushing problem with mine. I personally like poly ones with steel sleeves. Are your shackles a tight fit on your hangers/bushings? If there is slop in that area it'll eat up bushings.
I'm using those gay-a$$ extended shackles and no they aren't tight. I think I'm going to make a set of stock length shackles and throw these over the hill. I guess with the extended length/more leverage that's what's eating them up.
Thanks guys

Originally posted by syko

I'm using those gay-a$$ extended shackles and no they aren't tight. I think I'm going to make a set of stock length shackles and throw these over the hill. I guess with the extended length/more leverage that's what's eating them up.
Thanks guys

My extended shackles were a bit loose also. I beat on them with a hammer until they were tight. If they don't work I'll just get some two piecers and then I know they'll be tight.

Originally posted by bigdude


My extended shackles were a bit loose also. I beat on them with a hammer until they were tight. If they don't work I'll just get some two piecers and then I know they'll be tight.
That's what I'm going to make. A set of "two piecers" with a bolt in the middle.

Well cook me up a set also. I need 5.75" hole to hole. Thanks your the man :D

I'll just pick them up from you at ERoCC:D ;)

bigdude, how the hell have you gotten your Jeep to the point it's at now if you can't even make some shackles?????? :flipoff2:

J. J.

PS: I can't wait for ERoCC. I actually have Fri. off so I may be able to make it in time for Show 'N Shine. If I do, what time is best for me to be there?

Originally posted by patooyee
bigdude, how the hell have you gotten your Jeep to the point it's at now if you can't even make some shackles?????? :flipoff2:

J. J.

PS: I can't wait for ERoCC. I actually have Fri. off so I may be able to make it in time for Show 'N Shine. If I do, what time is best for me to be there?

Never do for yourself what someone else will do for you for free. You must learn this principle young grasshopper:D.

Show and shine I'd say around 2:00 is when there are more than a few rigs there to look at. Bring sunscreen, we got fried last time and that was April:eek:

my springs wear out faster than my bushings. i just use poly ones, make sure they are new, fit correctly, and are installed correctly.

Originally posted by bigdude
Well cook me up a set also. I need 5.75" hole to hole. Thanks your the man :D

I'll just pick them up from you at ERoCC:D ;)

I'll get right on that:flipoff2: :D Watch out my labor rates are high!!;)

Originally posted by bigdude


Never do for yourself what someone else will do for you for free. You must learn this principle young grasshopper:D.

Show and shine I'd say around 2:00 is when there are more than a few rigs there to look at. Bring sunscreen, we got fried last time and that was April:eek:

Well if that's the case, WILL you rent me a room in Jellico? :D

J. J.