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1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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New Guy
I have a 1937 Chevrolet pickup the rear spring shackles have pushed outward . How to I fix this?
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Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
Joined: Mar 2000
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Red dot, center of chest ...
Looks like the bushings are worn out.
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
Joined: Jan 2018
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Shop Shark
Are those original shackle plates? I have just finished my 37 and mine do not look like that. Also where are you located in Michigan? Bill
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
Joined: Feb 2001
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Shop Shark
Pins and bushings are stuffed . Buy new ones . One of the vendors on this site will have them .
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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ace skiver
scroll all the way to the bottom for various 1937 spring/suspension parts.
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
Joined: Dec 2001
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Boltergeist
It also appears the rear shackle has took a hit to me..........take the shackle loose, make sure the springs align with the front shackle in correlation with the rear housing mount as well. A new set of bushings and plates should complete the job......and be sure to check out the front hangers as well.
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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Shop Shark
FYI Those aren’t original shackles. The OEM have a single bolt in between the two bushings. And no rubber. Original spring mount was riveted on.
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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New Guy
Yes I am in Michigan I know the bushings are wore out but if I change them it will not solve the problem of the springs pushed outside of the frame
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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New Guy
I know that I need new bushings and springs but that doesn’t fix the problem of the springs being pushed outside the frame
Re: 1937 Chevrolet pickup rear spring shackle problem
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New Guy
The front is good both rears look the same it’s almost like the springs moved out on the axle an inch on both sides is that possible?
