Spring Shackles

[Admiral]

Originally Posted by bbrocksr

I used the Speedway shackles with urethane bushings and they didn't last very long. I replaced the bushings with oilite bronze bushings.
There is a lot of horizontal pressure on those bushings as well as the weight of the car.

Good to know about the Speedway ones...

Bill

Originally Posted by Pete

I made my own from moly filled Delrin. I have been using this stuff since the late 50's.
You have to grease them once in awhile.
Everything should be loose and free for best chassis setup and ride.
You want MINIMAL damping in the spring itself. That is the shock absorber job.

Delrin would be great, but man is it expensive! Have you ever tried bronze bushings?