Leaf Spring Shackle Bump Stop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vtblazer · 10-20-2006, 01:18 PM

Want super cheap and super easy?

Use a chain.
Yep a chain from the bottom of the shackle to the frame works perfect for stopping unwanted rotation.
Weld a washer to one end link and a bolt to the other.

I did it (opposite reasons from you) to stop my axle from dropping away to far and pulling my front shaft apart at the slip joint.

IT WORKS!!

johnnywagon · 10-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Thanks! I might try that just to see if it works how I want it to work. And if it does then I can fab up something better. ~John

10-20-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Leaf Spring Shackle Bump Stop Want super cheap and super easy? Use a chain. Yep a chain from the bottom of the shackle to the frame works perfect for stopping unwanted rotation. Weld a washer to one end link and a bolt to the other. I did it (opposite reasons from you) to stop my axle from dropping away to far and pulling my front shaft apart at the slip joint. IT WORKS!! Last edited by vtblazer; 10-20-2006 at 01:19 PM.

10-20-2006, 01:25 PM	#2
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Leaf Spring Shackle Bump Stop Thanks! I might try that just to see if it works how I want it to work. And if it does then I can fab up something better. ~John



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