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RICKG
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 Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 10:58 am Post subject: SPRING SHACKLES REVERSED |
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MY JEEP AS OF TODAY WITH REVERSED SHACKLES.
WHILE LOOKING AT OTHER PHOTO ALBUMS I THOUGHT "HEY, THIS GUYS
SHACKLES ARE BACKWARDS"! AND THIS GUYS, AND THIS GUYS,
SO ON AND SO ON.. A QUICK REFERENCE TO THE TM AND GUESS WHAT
I'M THE ONE THATS BASSACKWARDS..DOOH!!  I WONDER HOW
LONG AGO THEY WERE REVERSED?? BEEN THIS WAY SINCE I GOT IT..
DO YOU SUPPOSE IT'LL AFFECT HANDLING??
THE JEEP POLICE WILL SURELY "SHACKLE" ME AND LEAD
ME AWAY TO THE POKEY
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Bretto
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| Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Hurry delete this post and flip 'em.
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RICKG
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CRAP!! AFTER READING OTHER POSTS REGARDING NITEMARES
OVER CHANGING BUSHINGS ETC IM REALLY NOT LOOKING
FORWARD TO DOING THIS.. I GUESS BETTER NOW THAN LATER
SINCE THE TUBS STILL OFF.. LOOKS LIKE A ONE MAN (AND SEVERAL
BARLEY POPS) JOB.. WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR PARTS, BRETTO??
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Bretto
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Parts came from a mixure of places. Most end up being Omix-Ada parts but I go for the cheapest price vendor.
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RimfireJim
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| Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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| RICKG wrote: | CRAP!! AFTER READING OTHER POSTS REGARDING NITEMARES
OVER CHANGING BUSHINGS ETC IM REALLY NOT LOOKING
FORWARD TO DOING THIS.. I GUESS BETTER NOW THAN LATER
SINCE THE TUBS STILL OFF.. LOOKS LIKE A ONE MAN (AND SEVERAL
BARLEY POPS) JOB.. WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR PARTS, BRETTO?? |
Being backwards like that will totally goof up the RH/LH thread functionality unless the shackles were also swapped driver/passenger side. You'll have to figure out how much is backwards before you'll know which way to try turning the parts to loosen them. Look for the notch that indicates a LH thread.
Do you have an impact wrench? That can help a lot. Can definitely be done by one person - nothing even for a helper to do. Check the condition of the seals; they can be purchased separately if the rest of the shackle is in good condition.
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RICKG
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| Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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THESE THINGS ARE REVERSED FRONT AND REAR..PROBABLY UPSIDE DOWN TOO. I KNOW WHERE THIS JEEP HAS BEEN SINCE 1971, SITTING IN MY BROTHERS BARN IN AZ. THIS HAD TO BE DONE BEFORE '71.
I CANT IMAGINE THE AZ NAT GRD DID IT.. IM STUNNED THAT ONLY
JUST NOW IM NOTICING THIS.. I'LL CONSULT THE TM'S 1ST THEN SEE ABOUT DISASSY AND ORDERING PARTS.. THE GOOD NEWS IS THE TUB IS OFF SHOULD MAKE ACCESS EASY, I WOULDNT WANT TO DO THIS WHILE LAYING ON MY BACKSIDE 
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oilleaker1
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| Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I'll let it go this time only------ Just remember LF and RR have the LH thread in the spring eye. Now, how are they, or where are they in yours???  Not going to be fun. Use your wratchet not the air to find out. Looking good though! John |
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m38olddog
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On the plus side... Nice Tractor !
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RICKG
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The bearings turned out easily with a breaker bar and ratchet.
the grease seals and retainers are shot, 1 shackle is bent and
2 of the bearing grease zirks are missing. I'll get parts ordered
and get it done right.
I might have ignored this "elephant in the room" just because
i didnt want to deal with it, but a good natured "kick in the pants"
from you guys put me in the right frame of mind..thanks guys..
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RICKG
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Now this is better..maybe the jeep police will
let me off with a warning..
I know it is what is, but there must be a practical mechanical
reason for the 2 left hand threads on the complete set of shackles..
anybody got an answer??
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Ahhh, that's better  You're free to go now.
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Bretto
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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the LH thread on the driver front and pass rear are so the that when the spring eye rotates from the spring compressing, it 'tightens' the sleeve rather than having a loosing effect.
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