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greasable shackle bolts

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jbrandt, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. Dec 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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    jbrandt

    jbrandt [OP] Made you look

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    Hey all,

    So I have a set of Toytech 1" lift shackles on my '04 TRD 4x4. I just put them on last weekend, along with all new urethane bushings on all 4 corners (and 5100's).

    I was thinking of replacing the bolts with greasable ones (all 3 bolts on each leaf).

    1st, what are your thoughts on them (are they weaker, etc...?). Is it worth it, etc...?

    2nd, can you recommend a place to get them? All I can find are shackles WITH the geasable bolts, not just the bolts, or bolts that aren't specific to the Taco.


    Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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    Snowman

    Snowman I have a problem for your solutionÂ…

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    I have the OME greasable shakles and I havent had any issues with them, but I also never had any issues with stock non-greasable bolts either.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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    JDMcQ

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    I have the OME greasable shackles and have had no issues. I also purchased the greaseable spring eye bolt from Wheelers Off Road, although not installed yet.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    RattleTractor

    RattleTractor Lube: It's the key to penetration.

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    Got mine from NWOR. Love 'em. Then seem to eat grease a little faster than the driveshafts but it def makes life easier.
     

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