Dorman leaf spring shackle

[ThreeLRanch]

I bought these to replace when I do my springs and the only one it showed was one and was for 3” springs. I didn’t measure the springs because I thought they were around 3” but now idk if these will work or not. I’m sure they will squeeze down but is this right ?

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[ali_c20]

A little squeeze is ok but not that amount. You can add a washer left and right to fill the gap and have the spring centered. The hole in the washer has to be the same diameter as the hole in the shackle / bolt.

 

[ThreeLRanch]

A little squeeze is ok but not that amount. You can add a washer left and right to fill the gap and have the spring centered. The hole in the washer has to be the same diameter as the hole in the shackle / bolt.

That is what I was thinking , thanks for the replay .

 

[ThreeLRanch]

I tires to put a washer on each side and only one will actually fit so the gap isn't as much as I thought , I had actually cut some 1/4 spacer out on my laser but I guess I will not need them now .

 

[ThreeLRanch]

Got the 2” tuff country lift on , 33x12.5 on stock rallies.Took it in a short drive and I sure hope the springs settle in and get a little softer because it seems pretty stiff still.After I get the rear driver break line replaced I’ll take it for a longer drive , I sat the spring up on the axle and apparently the break line decided it need to be replaced because it started leaking . I guess some how I hit it with the spring.

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[xm20k]

Think they are supposed to be 2.5" but not sure because I see both listed, but if they fit in the brackets and just the spring end was a bit loose a spacer/washers and few uga dugas should be fine. You did wait to set it on the ground before fully tightening everything? Bushings can bind a bit if tightened while everything is drooped and then everything will be in a bit of a bind once it has weight on it.

 

[Zelph]

Aftermarket springs are typically 2.5” wide, while factory springs were 3”.
Having play in the bushing will cause all sorts of issues, including wandering all over the road.

 

[Cyrillious]

I added washers to mine and they are the same diameter as the pin hole. I have mine more to the centre just to keep it away from possibility of rubbing on the tires. Feels fine on the road.

 

[xm20k]

Aftermarket springs are typically 2.5” wide, while factory springs were 3”.
Having play in the bushing will cause all sorts of issues, including wandering all over the road.

Not sure about that because my stock BIG TEN springs were 2.5" wide because I measured them to make sure when I got the lighter 4 leaf springs, I wouldn't have an issue.

 

[ThreeLRanch]

Think they are supposed to be 2.5" but not sure because I see both listed, but if they fit in the brackets and just the spring end was a bit loose a spacer/washers and few uga dugas should be fine. You did wait to set it on the ground before fully tightening everything? Bushings can bind a bit if tightened while everything is drooped and then everything will be in a bit of a bind once it has weight on it.

Yes I loaded the suspension before tightening everything up .

 

[ThreeLRanch]

I added washers to mine and they are the same diameter as the pin hole. I have mine more to the centre just to keep it away from possibility of rubbing on the tires. Feels fine on the road.

I was only able to put one washer in it so I figured that it would tighten down if that is all that it was . It looks good now with no gap in it .