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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Well i guess it took a couple months to break in.
I installed my lift a couple months back and now my right rear shackle is starting to pop and creak all the time.
I tried spraying some wd40 up there but guess it couldnt get all the way thru.
I need some suggestions of some greasable shackles at a good price that are the same size as the stock shackles.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Hmm i dont think your gonna find some greasable stock sized shackles I would check the bushings or get some rough country ones there cheap, greasable and adjustable.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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I have the 1.5 inch Rustys that are greasable, but the numbskulls who designed the put the zerk fitting in a bad spot. It is impossible to lube them without buying the 90 degree attachment for the grease gun.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by winston427
I have the 1.5 inch Rustys that are greasable, but the numbskulls who designed the put the zerk fitting in a bad spot. It is impossible to lube them without buying the 90 degree attachment for the grease gun.

Why not just replace the zerk with an angled one?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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You can also buy greasable bolts as well.Not sure how they would work on th upper one but they would work great on the lower ones.
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