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Shackles Creaking?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Sephon, May 3, 2019.

  1. May 3, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    Sephon

    Sephon [OP] Don't be an American't

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    Hey Yinz,

    Had my Coachbuilder +2 installed with the new bushings.

    They are creaking something awful.

    Thoughts? TIA
     
  2. May 3, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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  3. May 3, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    The new shackles should’ve come with some grease. I put some on the inside and outside of the new bushings as well as the sleeve and the outside of the bolt. Also put some on the OEM upper bushings and hardware too. Also make sure they are only torqued to 70 foot pounds.
     
  4. May 3, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Removed, greased and re-torqued. Problem solved!!

    Thanks guys!
     
  5. May 3, 2019 at 8:09 AM
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    Wow, that was quick!
     
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  6. May 3, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    It was on the rack when I asked.
     
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  7. May 4, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    For future reference for others. Toytec shackles set on 1" they rub the bed bolt and cause a horrible squeak. Set at 1.5" they don't
     
  8. Jul 17, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    What grease did you use? I need to regrease mine but not sure what to buy.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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