Shackles & Bushings?

[Shazam]

Hi guys. I'm going for a 1/2" lift with shackles. 2 questions:

What kind should I get?

Urethane or rubber bushings?

Any help and reasons why are great. Thanks.

 

[73CJ]

Urethane or rubber bushings?

I really like urethane. They seem to last longer for me.

 

[Shazam]

Cool - thanks! Do they squeak in non-greasable shackles?

I'm looking at the non-greasable Warrior 1/2" gray.

 

[Old Dog]

Cool - thanks! Do they squeak in non-greasable shackles?

I'm looking at the non-greasable Warrior 1/2" gray.

Yes they will squeak & wear out faster if not greased.
Go for the greasable ones.

 

[Shazam]

Thanks Old Dog. The greasable are twice the price...would I be better off to use new rubber ones with the cheaper shackles - or will they squeak too? Thanks.

 

[Torxhead]

Shazam, can you at least give a link to the spring shackles that you had in mind. I was not aware of any aftermarket bushings that were rubber other than oem. I have the greasables and they seem to be fine.

 

[Shazam]

Thanks guys...sounds like urethane is out unless I can grease them.

Here are the shackles:

Warrior Part 120 - 1/2" Lift Shackle

Bushings are from the same site but many different kinds. I don't want to spend 200.00 for greasable shackles if I don't have to. The Jeep is driven maybe 1,000 miles per year so I'd be OK with rubber I think...but don't know. Thanks.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...496&t_pl=106061&Year=1979&Make=JEEP&Model=CJ5

 

[Torxhead]

Thanks for posting that up, I see you have oem shackles, which are just fine. I could suggest these:
Currie Enterprises CJ Axle Parts
I have the tow version, with the tow bar. If you look closely at the bushings, you will notice the heavy collar, which will not work very well with yours. There is a little cheaper version also.

 

[Shazam]

Thanks Torxhead! Currie it is!

They are complete with greasable fittings, a 5/8" lift, and cheaper!

I appreciate all the help, guys.