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Admiral · 05-19-2021, 12:44 PM

What's the consensus on replacement spring shackles? I'm running a set of nice NOS units on my 1936 sedan, the only problem is, they creak and groan like an old man climbing a flight of stairs. I've tried tightening and loosening the crossbars and attempted to get some penetrating lubricant into the rubber, but nothing has made any difference whatsoever.

I hear there are some newer replacement-type shackles that might be better, but I'm not sure what would work best. I hear urethane bushings squeak just as bad or worse. These nylon ones from Speedway seem highly rated, but I'm not sure what's best.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Trans...ings,2083.html

05-19-2021, 12:44 PM	#1
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Spring Shackles What's the consensus on replacement spring shackles? I'm running a set of nice NOS units on my 1936 sedan, the only problem is, they creak and groan like an old man climbing a flight of stairs. I've tried tightening and loosening the crossbars and attempted to get some penetrating lubricant into the rubber, but nothing has made any difference whatsoever. I hear there are some newer replacement-type shackles that might be better, but I'm not sure what would work best. I hear urethane bushings squeak just as bad or worse. These nylon ones from Speedway seem highly rated, but I'm not sure what's best. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Trans...ings,2083.html