Sizing wet bolts?

[Maineiacs]

Planning for next spring. From what I've read if I take calipers and measure the length of the existing bolts and the spacing of the holes on the shackle straps, that's all I need to order the right parts.


Right?

[jsb5717]

I think there are only 2 primary sizes for the shackles, 2 1/4" and 3 1/8", with 2 1/4" being the most common. You can check that by checking center of bolt to center of bolt. The center to center dimension will tell you which kit to buy.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by Maineiacs

Planning for next spring. From what I've read if I take calipers and measure the length of the existing bolts and the spacing of the holes on the shackle straps, that's all I need to order the right parts.


Right?

Contact MorRyde & get their heavy shackle with wet bolt kit. It comes with 1/2" thick shackles, wet bolts & enough bronze bushings to replace all. If I recall you need the measurement from center to center of the existing shackle bolts, basically shackle length. Great kit & great customer service.