shackles

EBInterceptor · 06-28-2004, 12:15 AM

Check out car-parts.com Search for Code F leaf springs and pick a location nearest to you. $35 a side is a good price. That's the best thing to do is get them off a wrecked X.

nvrhapy · 06-28-2004, 07:07 PM

will the 4 door leaf spring pack actually give me more height on my sport compared to the stock mono leaf?

Alec · 06-28-2004, 07:55 PM

As long as the 4door pack isn't sagged much.

*Mbrooks420* · 06-28-2004, 08:05 PM

Won't they ride a little less harsh also?

Alec · 06-28-2004, 08:32 PM

If anything they'll be a little stiffer, so no.

Usually they give you about 1/2", 1" if your stock sport springs were bad.

MatiasBuduba · 01-12-2007, 01:49 PM

sorry to interupt .. do u know de cod. of de rear frame shackel bushing?? ford a ford explorer 1997.... i'm from argentina. and here ford is a disaster.. please help!

JIGAWHAAT · 01-12-2007, 02:14 PM

I wish I would have seen this thread a little sooner. I had pretty much the same issue with my shackle swap. I had one bolt where the nut came off fine but the bolt was rusted into the bushing. I tried everything. the way it finally came out was me on one side with an impact wrench while my buddy was cranking it with a mini sledge from the other side. It broke free from the bushing therefore I did not need to replace the bushing. Maybe this will help someone down the road.
That was the first bolt we tried so we figured it was going to be a long night. But to our surprise the rest of the bolts came out like butter.

06-28-2004, 12:15 AM	#21
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	Check out car-parts.com Search for Code F leaf springs and pick a location nearest to you. $35 a side is a good price. That's the best thing to do is get them off a wrecked X. __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

06-28-2004, 07:55 PM	#23
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	As long as the 4door pack isn't sagged much. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

06-28-2004, 08:05 PM	#24
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	Won't they ride a little less harsh also? __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

06-28-2004, 08:32 PM	#25
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	If anything they'll be a little stiffer, so no. Usually they give you about 1/2", 1" if your stock sport springs were bad. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

01-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#27
JIGAWHAAT Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,148 Vehicle Specs	I wish I would have seen this thread a little sooner. I had pretty much the same issue with my shackle swap. I had one bolt where the nut came off fine but the bolt was rusted into the bushing. I tried everything. the way it finally came out was me on one side with an impact wrench while my buddy was cranking it with a mini sledge from the other side. It broke free from the bushing therefore I did not need to replace the bushing. Maybe this will help someone down the road. That was the first bolt we tried so we figured it was going to be a long night. But to our surprise the rest of the bolts came out like butter. __________________ MY MARTIN TRUEX FORUM

06-28-2004, 07:07 PM	#22
nvrhapy Wannabe Elite Explorer detroit, michigan 96 sport Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 325 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	will the 4 door leaf spring pack actually give me more height on my sport compared to the stock mono leaf?

01-12-2007, 01:49 PM	#26
MatiasBuduba Wannabe Elite Explorer La Plata , Buenos Aires 96 xlt Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs	sorry to interupt .. do u know de cod. of de rear frame shackel bushing?? ford a ford explorer 1997.... i'm from argentina. and here ford is a disaster.. please help!