F@#$ing Shackles

[Beauford]

Ok...I have searched and have looked through my little red book. How in the heck do the shackle bushings to fit into the front axle perch or spring? Do I need another Henry Friendly tool??

[Mitch//pa]

I use the driver tool sold by the suppliers ... works great.for 10.00.it also works with other bushings, rear brake and camshaft etc... i get the pre reamed bushings...
Yes there are other methods, bolts and nuts, take your pick....usually a new spring comes with them installed

[Bob C]

I just use a long bolt or all-thread a couple of washers and nuts to pull
the bushing in.

Bob

[Manager]

You havn't got later model ones by mistake? They are bigger outside diam.

[Beauford]

THanks, the new spring has a bushing in it so do I need the silver one that came with the shackle with it or without?

[30ccpickup]

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It helps to put the bushings in the freezer and warm the perch and/or spring.

[Beauford]

30CC....I like fire! I'll give it a shot.

Mitch...I do have that tool you mentioned. Just slide the shackle bushing over and hammer? I foresee a order for shackle sleeves. LOL

[Beauford]

Originally Posted by Manager

You havn't got later model ones by mistake? They are bigger outside diam.

I looked back at my order and says they fit 28-31...I have a 30 frame so should be good. That was a good call though. Thanks!

[Tom Wesenberg]

Oil on the outside of the bushing helps it slide into place.

[Beauford]

Got it in the freezer...I've run the vendor tool in and out from both sides. It is getting more loose. The shackle is just a frog hair too big.

[Beauford]

Fire and ice...no go. Time to order different bushings from Brattons....

[SeaSlugs]

On mine I had to ream out the bushings once I pressed them in. Didnt take much just a quick ream in a drill , blew the debris out, then greased up the shackles and slid em in.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Beauford

Got it in the freezer...I've run the vendor tool in and out from both sides. It is getting more loose. The shackle is just a frog hair too big.

The last set that I bought from Bratton's about 15 years ago, I bought the shackle set plus the separate bushings. The separate bushings and the shackle together fit perfectly with no reaming.

[Beauford]

Maybe just me but this knock off stuff from vendors is questionable. Having a problem as well getting holes lined up flush for pin on cam and service brake leaver. Lever is flush with top of Cam but holes are off.....

[Beauford]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

The last set that I bought from Bratton's about 15 years ago, I bought the shackle set plus the separate bushings. The separate bushings and the shackle together fit perfectly with no reaming.

Tom, I saw that from my search. If it works for "Tom" then it has to work for me!!

[updraught]

Are you using these "replacement" type shackles in the "New Parts" section of Bratton's cattle dog?

https://www.brattons.com/new-parts.html?p=5

[Terry, NJ]

I'm not trying to belittle you in any way. But the perch bushings are usually pretty easy to assemble. In the last thirty or forty years, the bushings no longer need reaming with a drill. I have a drill, it's a 14.5 MM and it's for sale. If you're having a lot lot trouble, you may have the wrong parts.
Terry

[Beauford]

Terry...no harm here. All I am saying is the silver bushing on shackle will not go into the perch. The originals to several days to get out as they were rusted to a solid bond. They are correct for the year but bushing is too large. I have seen this problem on here and HAMB so it does happen. I'll see how the Brattons fit. I bought these early on before I knew quality vendors. Let's just say its one of the really big ones. There could lie the problem as well.

Updraught..The shackles are not from Brattons but the replacement bushings will be. I like the slit through the length that will give it some give.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by Manager

You havn't got later model ones by mistake? They are bigger outside diam.

Are there different size bushings for different year Model A's, or do you mean different size for cars newer than Model A's?

[JBill]

I just pressed mine in with a large bench vise.