When you have a Jeep and you are looking for replacements
for your front shackles, Currie has what you need. Their shackles are vehicle specific so when
you are looking for them you will need to specify the model and year of your
Jeep. Some of them even specify the type
of suspension or suspension components you have. For example, the ones we will be talking
about today are meant for the Jeep YJ with a model year falling between 1987
and 1995. They are meant for use with
springs made by Pro Comp.
These shackles will replace your factory installed shackles
with ones that are heavy duty. They
feature side steel plates that are a full quarter of an inch thick. The urethane bushings are “Tough 88” fluted
and of the Energy Suspension type. These
bushings have a large diameter that allows for them to it the Pro Comp springs
that have the larger diameter eye.
Additionally, there are zerk fittings on the heads of the greasable
bolts that are also heavy duty. The zerk
fittings allow for the bolts to be greased.
The shackles have been given a gold zinc finish that is impervious to
corrosion. They have center braces if
the bolt in type so that the shackles have a rigidity that is hard to
beat. They also feature a setup for
quick disconnect to allow for a connection for the tow bars and its connection
pins with a strap for retention.
These shackles are sold in sets of two. They weigh in at 6 pounds and are 6 inches
high by 6 inches wide by 5 inches long.
These shackles have been designed by Currie specifically
for use in off road applications. They
give you less of the friction that is inherent with factory shackles while also
giving you more travel. The shackles
themselves are made from steel and the hardware is also heavy duty. The bushings are made from urethane and are
nearly indestructible. These shackles
are secured by using 3 huge bolts with aircraft grade lock nuts. The bushing bolts have been machined with
zerk fittings and oil passages to allow for easy lubrication and a performance
that is free from binding.
Features
at a Glance
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These shackles are made by Currie Enterprises
with pride right here in the USA
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They come to you complete with a manufacturer’s
warranty. Check packaging material for
warranty info. Be sure to read it
thoroughly so that you know exactly what is covered and for how long.
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Front shackles are vehicle specific
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Replacements for your factory installed
shackles
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Heavy duty upgrades
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Made with steel side plates that have a
thickness of ¼ inch
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Bushings are made from urethane which makes
them nearly indestructible
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