2" downey leafs with 5" shackles?

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Dec 30, 2008 | 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 874runnersr5

hehe yeah that makes sense. i though the ones in the leafs are one piece pressed in. gotcha! so should i order ones from the dealer for the shackles to frame? just to get new ones.

Yeah or order from Downey since they will already be sending you a package, it shouldn't change the shipping cost to throw them in.
http://downeyoff-road.com/Suspension...yurethane.html
FWIW I would rather have the rubber ones from the dealer, but you will already have poly in the springs so... whichever is easier for you, Downey or dealer.

Dec 30, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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hmm it doesnt show any for the shackles thoe, or am i blind?

Dec 30, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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Downey also offers complete busing sets that include all bushing for two springs, and frame bushings for top end of spring shackles.

found it

Feb 5, 2009 | 12:29 PM

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If I had the choice again I wouldn't run longer shackles with my old Downey 3" springs, well not with the overload leaf at least. When I installed the downey leafs I followed the instructions and added my stock overload leaf. When the pack began to sag I added longer shackles to fix the problem. When I flexed my rear suspension to the bump stops the downey leafs went to a negative arch while my overload leaf stayed flat, in turn kinking the leaf springs. Not sure if anyone else has experience it, I just thought I'd give you a heads up. YMMV

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