1952 M38 CDN STRIPPED SHACKLE THREADS IN FRAME

boucher · Post by **boucher** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:33 am

I HAVE BEEN APPLYING LOTS OF HEAT TO REMOVE THE SHACKLES, THE IN FRAME THREADS ON ONE ARE RUSTED BADLY AND THE NEW SHACLES FITS IN VERY LOOSE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS????

THANKS, PETER (OTTAWA)

ECVJeeps · Post by **ECVJeeps** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:35 pm

Replace the shackle insert with a new one!
You cut the old out out and weld in an aftermarket one and presto!
I just did three on my wife's frame.

Post by **wesk** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:15 pm

The step by step details are right on the download page of this siye:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php? ... tit&lid=45

boucher · Post by **boucher** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:11 pm

Thanks Wes

I'll attempt over the holidays

Peter (Ottawa)

Post by **Ryan_Miller** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:34 pm

Pete,

I did this on one of my shakle brackets and have walked several others through this. It is a lot easier than it looks and it saves you from having to cut the large rivets holding the shackle bracket.

Let us know if you need any help.