More squeaky abuse...

[06 H3]

Glad I caught this now and not later. I had the bumper off the other day for the first time and I realized I pushed the limits on GM OEM shackles...



Its kinda bent lol...I searched but could not find aftermarket shackles for the H3 in stock length. Eye to eye I measured 3.5in for the shackle, I measured the driver side shackle, Passenger side is bent. Either way I DONT want more lift, I am already sprung over and the 3.5in is an odd size. I was looking at ruff stuff's shackles and they make a 4in shackle but not 3.5...Ruff stuff shackles are cool though, just under 1/2 thick and I would probably box them in. Maybe pull the add a leaf and run that or ask them and see if they can drill one out to 3.5in eye to eye or just make my own...Only thing I wouldnt like about my own is the looks of it mainly because making them perfect in shape you need them to be cut out with a computer.

Either way...I got my money's worth, 10 years. Bushings are relatively new on the frame end and leaf spring end so I am good from that standpoint but if anyone finds a 3.5in shackle let me know!

 

[4speedfunk]

Toast.

 

[Bigunit]

Why not just get OEM shackles?

 

[ABNTROOP]

Lemme look through my Sh!t bud, I may have one in my pile you can have. I know I don't have two though

 

[ABNTROOP]

Yep, found it. I have one only, but pm me your addy if you want it and I'll mail it out to you next week.

 

[scoreh3]

Chris are the Colorado and H3 leaf springs the same size ? Check on Fabtech for their Colorado H/D shackles .

 

[RamRod]

Yep, found it. I have one only, but pm me your addy if you want it and I'll mail it out to you next week.

Box this one up along with your other straight one and you should be good for at least another 10 years!


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[Bigunit]

OEM shackle is GM part # 15166223

Can get them cheap on EBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-OEM-Rear-Suspension-Shackle-15166223-/381260654187?hash=item58c4e7e66b

 

[06 H3]

I'm not sure if they are the same. Maybe I'll just use oem again but reenforce it...from previous experience my eaton e locker lasted me 5 years the first time and 2 months the second time. So if I use another oem one it should last 4 months if the same theory applies lol...but seeing I can't find one that's 3.5 eye to eye I may just use oem ones weld a plate in between them so it can't bend again

 

[ABNTROOP]

You know, I'm not one that needs my ego stroked, but there's something to be said for manners. You posted up asking if someone had another shackle, and I took the time to dig for one and offered to send it to you. No mention of $. That's what this forum used to be about. Folks helping each other out. If the response is to ignore a helpful post then honestly, f*ck you dude...

 

[06 H3]

Woah, I didn't ask you to go look or to give me your stuff so no need to tell me to **** off and if you think I'm trying screw you or anyone else your wrong. I gave my rancho kit away for free, I set an entire cast iron diff up for a member here at no charge and he got gears, a CI diff and a front locker for less then the cost of gears, I've gave and shipped out many of things for free costing me money but I don't publicly post that so I'm not trying to expect free **** or feel entitled...in all honesty I was at work with a few minutes left on my break and posted something quick . Should have I said thank you? Yes. So I'll apologize on that but saying **** you kinda unnecessary

 

[Zach]

Second post above^ did not mean to thank. Fat fingers, probably the Glenlivet and Cuban. And as far as I know, can't retract a thanks. We need to look into that. But, Chris ignoring you? Really? We all have lives and aren't always on here and have jobs. Think most here are in the same boat. I know work for me, don't get time to respond, don't see things, pm's, etc... Chris works his ass off! But to call him out like that? The ****? And to quote "Folks helping each other out". But then calling out? Don't worry, keep your shackle, will be sending him two new ones. No charge.

 

[ABNTROOP]

Woah, I didn't ask you to go look or to give me your stuff so no need to tell me to **** off and if you think I'm trying screw you or anyone else your wrong. I gave my rancho kit away for free, I set an entire cast iron diff up for a member here at no charge and he got gears, a CI diff and a front locker for less then the cost of gears, I've gave and shipped out many of things for free costing me money but I don't publicly post that so I'm not trying to expect free **** or feel entitled...in all honesty I was at work with a few minutes left on my break and posted something quick . Should have I said thank you? Yes. So I'll apologize on that but saying **** you kinda unnecessary

yep, nuff said, I apologize for telling you **** you, been a long day on this end as well shoulda just left well enough alone.

 

[06 H3]

We all have those days...no worries.

Zach very nice offer but I'll pay

 

[Zach]

And while we are at it, gotta toss out the apology too. Those days! Yeah! Seem far too many than not sometimes.

 

[ABNTROOP]

No worries, sounds like long days, longer weeks, and not enough time in the woods the whole way round. This adult sh!t has its perks but sometimes isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

 

[Zach]

No worries, sounds like long days, longer weeks, and not enough time in the woods the whole way round. This adult sh!t has its perks but sometimes isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

Ain't that the truth! Oh, and the wild hair you get up your ass sometimes, that makes you go sideways. SMFH. Think we all get it here and there, tonight, think we owned it[emoji15]

 

[ABNTROOP]

F*ck it, at least we are good natured enough to own it quick.
that being said, Chris, should you just wish to put a bandaid on the shackle issue, that one I showed is solid and is not a rusted out pos. If it'll help the offer still stands and I'll kick it down to you. If not, no worries, no offense. I just got the impression you were having trouble finding a replacement and remembered having that one. Figured if it helped it would be better than sitting on my shelf.

 

[Zach]

Too quick, the ****ing popcorn wasn't even done popping yet. Never, had an issue with you. Been the opposite. Glad this got squashed in a blink. Can we go pick on someone else? Where the **** Ray when you need him? Forgot, still locked in the basement

 

[3Hummers]

I have no idea what you guys are talking about. I am in the development and construction business and all my days are filled with sunshine, rainbows and unicorns.................NOT. LOL

 

[06 H3]

Thank you ABN for throwing that out there, I'll keep you posted.

 

[ABNTROOP]

Right on :thumbs:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

teraflex shackles?

https://teraflex.com/shop/category?utf8=✓&q=shackles

 

[RamRod]

 

[Scarsman]

Only thing I wouldnt like about my own is the looks of it mainly because making them perfect in shape you need them to be cut out with a computer.

If you decide to go this route let me know. If you can make a drawing with the shape you want and the dimensions, I'd be glad to cut it out for you.