So my leaf spring shackle is rotted out (like half of it is missing, lol). I have to drive from Connecticut back to North Carolina like this but as soon as I get back I want to get it fixed.
I was looking at rockauto.com and I see two options when I select Leaf Spring Shackle, they are;
DORMAN Part # 722009 {#F1TZ5630A, F87Z5776AA} Shackle Kit
and
HUSKY SPRING Part # M1729 Spring Shackle
Stamped Metal Shackle; Rear of Rear Spring
...and now for the questions;
Now the DORMAN part is significantly less, it's only $19.99 - why is this? The Husky part is $36.79 This is for the shackle that's at the rear of the vehicle past the tire towards the bumper, correct? Is there any difference in these parts?
Do I need any other parts to replace my leaf spring shackles at the back? There's only two shackles total, right? Feel like I'm missing something here.
Also I intend to replace these shackles and then get a leaf spring helper kit for now since I can't afford to replace the springs themselves just yet and I don't really tow anything. Will the leaf spring helpers reduce some of the sag in the rear of my vehicle or should I just wait until I can afford new springs?
I was looking at rockauto.com and I see two options when I select Leaf Spring Shackle, they are;
DORMAN Part # 722009 {#F1TZ5630A, F87Z5776AA} Shackle Kit
and
HUSKY SPRING Part # M1729 Spring Shackle
Stamped Metal Shackle; Rear of Rear Spring
...and now for the questions;
Now the DORMAN part is significantly less, it's only $19.99 - why is this? The Husky part is $36.79 This is for the shackle that's at the rear of the vehicle past the tire towards the bumper, correct? Is there any difference in these parts?
Do I need any other parts to replace my leaf spring shackles at the back? There's only two shackles total, right? Feel like I'm missing something here.
Also I intend to replace these shackles and then get a leaf spring helper kit for now since I can't afford to replace the springs themselves just yet and I don't really tow anything. Will the leaf spring helpers reduce some of the sag in the rear of my vehicle or should I just wait until I can afford new springs?