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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs
when the spring touches the axle the shackle bushing or the shackles themselves are worn out. new shackles and bushings would cure it.
it can get extremely worn and wear right thru the spring eye, then of course a new spring is in order.
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This is not correct or accurate . The most probable cause is that the front spring is worn. Yes, the shackle bushings may be worn as well but most of the time when the spring is on the axle it is because of the spring itself.
If you have a good front spring, the front axle should be partially to almost ( and sometimes ) fully visible underneath the radiator apron visibly from the front of the car. I would never waste the time of replacing front spring shackles without replacing the spring, as it is most likely fatigued as well .
Do yourself a favor and pull the front axle and do the necessary service to it all
. Check spring perch to axle nuts/tightness, spring service , radius cap service , backing plate and brake attention if required. Also an excellent time to tend to the shocks if need be. Front axle out in 30 minutes or less and your on you way to a better driving car .
Larry Shepard