Broken shackle
Was preparing for a trip today. Glad I checked the running gear! Found this. Are those broken things called shackles? Looks like I'll be delayed a few days while Les Schwab gets the part...
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2oldman wrote:
Those are the ones. What do you guys use to break the bolts free? Don't laugh, but I tried with a couple crescent wrenches and couldn't budge anything.
The bolt shoulder just under the head is serrated and designed to be a press fit and not turn. Nuts should be removed and bolt driven out with some type of press or a hammer and punch. Do not try to turn the bolt. When the bolt is re-installed, tap it enough to get it started, install nut and tighten, tap bolt and tighten again until the bolt is fully seated.
