Old man emu Dakar leafs rubbing on shackles

I just installed my old Man EMU leaf springs. I looked under after going wheeling and they are rubbing and digging into the shackles. What can I do to prevent this?

 

Grind the offending corners of the leafs, that's really about it unfortunately. You can also just wait for them to self-clearance, then file the worst of the burrs on the shackle off and touch it up with paint.

 

It honestly looks like the shackle will crack with how much metal it’s taking out.

 

New shackles are 65-70 bucks a piece OEM. I picked up a used but clean set on the B/S/T forums for 50 shipped when I did my leafs.

 

When installing before tightening the u bolts did you straighten out the leaves and align them with each other?

 

No but they rub on both sides so I don’t think that will help

 

Is that how they sit on flat ground?

 

No that’s when at full droop

 

You'll need to take a cut-off wheel or grinder to shrink the width of that 2nd leaf.

 

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Im pretty sure my OME EL095R springs touch the shackle, i saw some wear marks but never been an issue.