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History · 12-27-2022, 05:02 PM

What do you guys think of the bushings offered at snyders with steel bushings and modern grease zerk? I know it’s not like original but I’m ok with that as long as they perform good. Opinions?

Oldbluoval · 12-27-2022, 05:26 PM

They originally had steel bushings. Did not have zerk fittings but they’re better.
As to quality of shackles, Snyder’s usually has “best available “ or will tell the down side if you ask.

Mulletwagon · 12-27-2022, 05:55 PM

Put them in two years ago and they are good. Made off shore but quality is excellent.

Werner · 12-27-2022, 06:08 PM

In this application, the steel bushings are better than non-ferrous metal bearings, e.g. copper-brass-bronze. Because the sliding peripheral speed is low.

Hard impact loads are given here; therefor hard steel is better suited for this.

History · 12-28-2022, 07:24 AM

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Thanks for replies, I had no idea what bushings were used originally as I’ve never taken any part before. I figured since it was mentioned in the Snyder catalog there might be a difference. Will be ordering new ones from them and you are correct, they (Snyders) will tell you if they aren’t the best. They never treat me like everyone should know the answer, they are super nice and helpful. Thanks again

12-27-2022, 05:02 PM	#1
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Shackles with steel bushings What do you guys think of the bushings offered at snyders with steel bushings and modern grease zerk? I know it’s not like original but I’m ok with that as long as they perform good. Opinions?

12-27-2022, 05:26 PM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Shackles with steel bushings They originally had steel bushings. Did not have zerk fittings but they’re better. As to quality of shackles, Snyder’s usually has “best available “ or will tell the down side if you ask.

12-27-2022, 05:55 PM	#3
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: Shackles with steel bushings Put them in two years ago and they are good. Made off shore but quality is excellent.

12-27-2022, 06:08 PM	#4
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,159	Re: Shackles with steel bushings In this application, the steel bushings are better than non-ferrous metal bearings, e.g. copper-brass-bronze. Because the sliding peripheral speed is low. Hard impact loads are given here; therefor hard steel is better suited for this. __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

12-28-2022, 07:24 AM	#5
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: Shackles with steel bushings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for replies, I had no idea what bushings were used originally as I’ve never taken any part before. I figured since it was mentioned in the Snyder catalog there might be a difference. Will be ordering new ones from them and you are correct, they (Snyders) will tell you if they aren’t the best. They never treat me like everyone should know the answer, they are super nice and helpful. Thanks again