Shackles bending

[weithman5]

I finally put engine on snd added a little extra weight to simulate Transmission body etc. I torqued the new shackle bolts to spec per mfg. note the very slight bend in the shackles due to the length of the center pin. I don’t think this will be a problem but unsure. The line you may see on them is from the mfg it is not a crack


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[Peanut Butter]

I'm wondering if the shackle mount on the frame was changed to a YJ mount. Look at the front of my Jeep before I started to work on it. The shackle mount is the same width as the spring mount.

 

[weithman5]

No. I'm the original owner. The new shackles are not oem. They are mountain off road. With a slight lift. The oem only have two bolts. These have 3 and it appears that the center sleeve is just a little long. This forces a little bow in them. If it is a problem I will replace with oem and forego the little lift

 

[Lumpy Grits]

The front shackles should tilt/angle toward the front and the rear towards the rear.
You can use washers as shims, for the bending in deal.
LG

 

[mtnwhlr]

If the center is removeable just shave them down some to match the width of the spring.

 

[weithman5]

Thx guys