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Poly shackle bushing install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by squarenone, May 4, 2019.

  1. May 4, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    squarenone

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    Step 1: Buy new shackles from the link below, it's worth the $30 to not mess around with the stock bushing and the metal sleeve that gets stuck inside and is a pita to remove.

    https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-shackle-kit-spring-0400565104

    Step 2: Buy new bushings from energy, I have Ome Dakar leafs with poly bushings from energy already installed in the eyes so I only needed the bushings for the shackle to hanger.

    The part number for just the bushing is - bulk-02p02843 - You'll need to order 4 of them.
    You'll also need 2 of the sleeves -
    bulk-15.10.197.39
    Cost was $45 shipped from energy.

    If you're installing new leafs, you can just buy the complete kit from energy and it includes bushings for both eyes on the leaf and the shackle.

    Once you receive the parts you can begin assembling the bushings into the new shackles and start the install. I decided that it would be a good idea to install some metric m6 zerk fittings so I can easily grease the bushings every oil change. I use the same superlube grease that total chaos recommends for their UCA, that way I only need one type of grease and and one grease gun for all the bushings. I have a separate grease gun with Redline CV-2 for the prop shaft. For the bushings that can't be serviced easily, I use energy suspension lube.
    Zerks fittings - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076DCRJ8Q/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Step 3: Remove your stock shackles and install the new ones. I pumped them with grease once I had the shackles installed with the bolts hand tight.


    Step 4: Enjoy! I went wheeling after I installed them so that's why they're dirty. I'm also not worried about the zerk hitting the hanger, the straight zerk doesn't stick out far enough to hit the hanger, 45 and 90 degree zerks are significantly taller so I would advise against those ones. The zerk covers are from Amazon, i put them on every zerk fitting on the truck.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077R6Y99S/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o2_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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  2. Nov 25, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    What size zerc did you use? 1/4"-28?
    I assume they are self-tappinig, did you use 3/16" drill bit to start?
    Thanks!
     
  3. Nov 25, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    I used an M6 zerk since I only have a metric tap set. You can use 1/4-28 if you want, basically the same size. They are not self tapping, you have to tap the hole after you drill it.
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    Thanks sir. I bought some self tapping zercs. I hope they will work. I may end up getting a small 1/4” anyways

    I bought these:
    https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-4801-Silver-Fitting-Assortment/dp/B0059HKXN8?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_13
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    was the shackle spring kit you listed to buy comes as a pair or is that each single side?
     
  6. Sep 4, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    They're sold individually so you'll need to purchase 2 of them.
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2020 at 11:36 PM
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    How did you insert the bushings into the shackle? I'm having a hell of a time trying to do mine.
     
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  8. Sep 21, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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    Lube them up, press one side in with palm of hand and shackle against tabletop. Flip and do the same for other side. Then get bushing started with twisting motion. Then support shackle on tabletop and smack it with a dead blow

    Or squeeze it in with a bench vise
     
  9. Sep 21, 2020 at 11:49 PM
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    New shackle or old one. My buddy was fighting his and called me. I came over to help and he had drilled out the rubber part but left the metal cup in the shackle. I took a saw-z-all and carefully cut it as best I could and used a cold chisel to get it out.
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2020 at 11:56 PM
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    If this is still in there they aren’t gonna fit. It takes a little bit to get them in but nothing crazy. You can squish them in by hand.CF211FAB-7D11-45A8-AB67-8CE46E07CB44.jpg
     
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    Crap, I'm sure mine still has that.

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    Yeah it still has the bushing sleeve. You can take it out with some elbow grease
     
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    Fml thanks
     
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    Forgive my ignorance but what's the point of this?
     
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    To help prevent rear end from squeaking like an old jalopy.
     
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    It does, get that out.
     
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    Buy new shackels, not that expensive and saves a lot of work.

    Dobinson greaseable bolts work for me.

     
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    1606B8BB-9A07-4D73-BA66-394ABC824E3F.jpg Any one looking for a poly set and new shackles with the bushings in. I have a set that’s new in box and never been used. I sold my Tacoma before installing these for the dakars.
    100 bucks shipped or make an offer.

    I paid 80 plus shipping for the bushings and 40 plus shipping for the shackles.
     
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    I'm curious, is there anything specific about why you added the zerk to the shackle? It adds grease to one potentially sliding/twisting surface, but there is no greasability between the sleeve and the bushing, only the bolt and the sleeve and I'm guessing you didn't drill/tap the leaves and add zerks there right?

    I'm doing this right now and was going to drill and tap my bolts and was thinking about drilling holes in the sleeves as well to get grease between the sleeve and the bushing as well. I'm thinking you really only need to be able to grease the metal to metal surfaces though and if you grease that the others won't rotate relative to each other and are probably just fine as is, right?

    I'm thinking as long as you have less friction between the bolt and pin you won't get any relative motion at any of the other interfaces so greased bolts (metal to metal) ought to be all that's needed.

    I'm also thinking of drilling and tapping the upper shackle bolt as well, but maybe from the threaded end instead of the head for fitment/clearance away from the shackle hanger.
     
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    The bushings do not have perfectly round inner holes, they have relief cuts so grease can be put between the bushings and sleeve. The bushings also do not come into contact with each other when pressed together, I put the zerk fitting in this exact spot so grease would fill the empty space and ooze out of the relief cuts. I only added the seek fittings so I can grease the poly bushings to prevent them from squeaking. I did not tap the leaves for zerk fittings.

    Your method will work too but is a lot more work and I thought about doing this too but didn't want to compromise the strength of the bolts and sleeves by drilling them. You can get bolts that are grease able but idk how strong they are, I use my truck pretty hard.

    My understanding in this type of system is that the bushing rotates with the part that it goes into. The sleeve is held stationary by the bolt and that the bushing rotates around the smooth sleeve. There shouldn't be any rotation of the sleeve in relation to the bolt.
     
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