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Which way does the shackle go on?

Old 06-24-2011, 03:24 PM
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Which way does the curve go? Do I have it right in the picture?
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Thats backwards. They should curve to the rear.
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Thats backwards. They should curve to the rear.
That's what I thought, so should the shackle always be pushes towards the rear?
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Optimally yes. If you have lifted springs, they will pull the shackle forward. To correct this you have to go to longer shackles or better Shackle Relocation Brackets.
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