Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 5:58 am Post subject: M38A1 Shackles
I recently purchased 2 M38A1 jeeps. 1 has short shackles 1 has long shackles. I did not believe the long shackles could be stock. But, now I hear about the USMC having "long" shackles and I'm wondering if that is what I have. Pictures coming soon!
Check you ORD 9 SNL G-758 for early vs late spring shackles. There wasn't any factory long vs short but there was an open U-bolt vs plated (often called closed shackle) arrangement that changed quite early at MD11440.
When you say length are you referring to length of U-Bolt threaded arms or height of shackle, bottom nut in spring and top nut in frame bracket? _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
If you decide to correct go the lower picture closed shackle route. Better all around and still available. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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