Shackle delete

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  1. fishhog

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    My comet came to me with the "no-so" factory shackles installed. Wanting to make these go away but have no reference what a factory mount should be or look like. Can anyone post a pic of what it should look like ?
     

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  2. Mel Moeller

    Mel Moeller Maverick Moe

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    So did mine.
     

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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Here is a stock one, not the greatest picture, but it will give you some idea.
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    Dave B - That helps me out a lot. Thanks !!!
     
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    Excellent thanks Merc
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    a lot of times people put shackles like yours on to compensate for weak leaf springs. your ride height suggests that be your case.
     
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    I have a spare set of these. I guess I will replace springs and put these back on when I set the rear end up.
     
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