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Lawrie · 03-14-2017, 09:42 PM

Has anyone used the neoprene type shackles the vendors sell on the rear ?
I,m thinking of using a set on our 33 and wondered about how they will stand up.
Thanks Lawrie

40cpe · 03-14-2017, 09:56 PM

The ones I have used squeak and creak. I replaced them with oilite shoulder bushings and all is well.

Lawrie · 03-14-2017, 10:12 PM

40 coupe,where did you get them from,or did you make then up?
The squeakers and creaks are what I want to get rid of
Thanks lawrie

JM 35 Sedan · 03-14-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawrie

Has anyone used the neoprene type shackles the vendors sell on the rear ?
I,m thinking of using a set on our 33 and wondered about how they will stand up.
Thanks Lawrie

Lawrie, I would suggest not using Neoprene (synthetic rubber) shackle bushings. What I would suggest is using Polyurethane type bushings as sold by Bob Drake and other old Ford parts suppliers. I don't know if these squeak, but I am confident they will last longer than rubber bushings.

http://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=BD-2631-BS

40cpe · 03-14-2017, 10:38 PM

Lawrie, I bought them with some spring shackles used as lower mounts for shocks in the front. I don't remember where I bought them.

ford38v8 · 03-14-2017, 11:38 PM

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Not sure if polurethane or nylon or whatever, but mine came from Speedway, easy to install, easy to remove, no squeeks and no perceivable wear after several cross country trips. If on the Concourse, though, a savvy judge might catch them. I painted mine black so as to not be so obvious.

Lawrie · 03-15-2017, 12:19 AM

John those are the ones I was thinking of using,
40 coupe, thanks for that ,I think I will try the b/drake type ones,
Once again ,what a great place for info on our old fords
Lawrie

19Fordy · 03-15-2017, 09:37 AM

If you have access to a lathe you can make some out of brass.
These have been working "squeak free" since 1975.

40cpe · 03-15-2017, 11:14 AM

For anyone interested in buying these sintered bronze flanged bearings, the Bunting part number is EF081216. They are available at industrial supply houses or on line at many places. Prices vary greatly, I bought some for less than $2 each.
https://www.zoro.com/bunting-bearing...16/i/G3912562/
https://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/n...ic-industries/

19Fordy · 03-15-2017, 11:21 AM

40cpe:
Excellent. Thanks for posting that info.
That's definitely the best way to go.

john in illinois · 03-15-2017, 12:00 PM

These people make oil-lite bronze bushings. Excellent quality. Never need to lube. Call for the size you need.
https://limeworksspeedshop.myshopify...nd-and-chassis

John

19Fordy · 03-15-2017, 09:41 PM

Oh my goodness. Makes me want to change mine. How come I
didn't know this in 1975? Answer: No computers and no Fordbarn.

Marvin/TN · 03-16-2017, 01:55 AM

I think Chassis engineering has spring shackle that has to lower shock mount made with it.

FlatheadTed · 03-16-2017, 02:06 AM

I seem to recall Walter Chrysler showing of his new car to Henry Ford with his all new rubber mounted engine suspension ,The next year Ford adopted it ,maybe road noise is something to consider .Ted

Snouts out · 03-16-2017, 04:48 AM

Flathead Ted,I think Walter called it Floating Power!

03-14-2017, 09:42 PM	#1
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Spring shackles Has anyone used the neoprene type shackles the vendors sell on the rear ? I,m thinking of using a set on our 33 and wondered about how they will stand up. Thanks Lawrie

03-14-2017, 09:56 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Spring shackles The ones I have used squeak and creak. I replaced them with oilite shoulder bushings and all is well.

03-14-2017, 10:12 PM	#3
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Re: Spring shackles 40 coupe,where did you get them from,or did you make then up? The squeakers and creaks are what I want to get rid of Thanks lawrie

03-14-2017, 10:38 PM	#5
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Spring shackles Lawrie, I bought them with some spring shackles used as lower mounts for shocks in the front. I don't remember where I bought them.

03-14-2017, 11:38 PM	#6
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Spring shackles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not sure if polurethane or nylon or whatever, but mine came from Speedway, easy to install, easy to remove, no squeeks and no perceivable wear after several cross country trips. If on the Concourse, though, a savvy judge might catch them. I painted mine black so as to not be so obvious. __________________ Alan

03-15-2017, 12:19 AM	#7
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Re: Spring shackles John those are the ones I was thinking of using, 40 coupe, thanks for that ,I think I will try the b/drake type ones, Once again ,what a great place for info on our old fords Lawrie

03-15-2017, 11:14 AM	#9
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Spring shackles For anyone interested in buying these sintered bronze flanged bearings, the Bunting part number is EF081216. They are available at industrial supply houses or on line at many places. Prices vary greatly, I bought some for less than $2 each. https://www.zoro.com/bunting-bearing...16/i/G3912562/ https://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/n...ic-industries/ Last edited by 40cpe; 03-15-2017 at 11:20 AM.

03-15-2017, 11:21 AM	#10
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,951	Re: Spring shackles 40cpe: Excellent. Thanks for posting that info. That's definitely the best way to go. Last edited by 19Fordy; 03-15-2017 at 11:35 AM.

03-15-2017, 12:00 PM	#11
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: Spring shackles These people make oil-lite bronze bushings. Excellent quality. Never need to lube. Call for the size you need. https://limeworksspeedshop.myshopify...nd-and-chassis John

03-15-2017, 09:41 PM	#12
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,951	Re: Spring shackles Oh my goodness. Makes me want to change mine. How come I didn't know this in 1975? Answer: No computers and no Fordbarn.

03-16-2017, 01:55 AM	#13
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Spring shackles I think Chassis engineering has spring shackle that has to lower shock mount made with it.

03-16-2017, 02:06 AM	#14
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Spring shackles I seem to recall Walter Chrysler showing of his new car to Henry Ford with his all new rubber mounted engine suspension ,The next year Ford adopted it ,maybe road noise is something to consider .Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

03-16-2017, 04:48 AM	#15
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Spring shackles Flathead Ted,I think Walter called it Floating Power!