Joined: Dec 25, 2016 Posts: 110 Location: Athens, Greece
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:47 am Post subject: Spring shackle types for my m38: U-bolt or Closed End?
Hi all!
With a loud CLANKING sound coming from the rear suspension and after checking that my shocks are OK, I am pretty sure that the bushings on my spring shackles are busted.
I have the 'closed end' or 'heavy duty' shackles, but checking on line I found that U-bolt type shackles are also available.
Which type is original for my M38?
Also what are the pros and the cons between the two types?
Thanks ahead guys! _________________ Aris
Willys M38
1936 Cord Phaeton
1954 Mercury Monterey
1968 Corvette Stingray
1973 Mercedes 350SE
1974 Montesa Cota 247T
1982 Kubota B7100
The closed type was introduced much later in the M38A1 line.
The closed type are obviously stronger and would be a good Idea for a M38 operated in the rough country a lot. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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