Shackles, Pin Kits & U-Bolts - RAW 4x4 South Africa : RAW 4×4 South Africa

If you are going to upgrade your suspension why reuse old componentry which can lead to premature wear or failure of your new suspension components.

To complete your suspension kit, it is highly recommended that you replace the original U–Bolts and upgrade to greasable shackles.

U-Bolts

Over time due to the high stress of holding the suspension and axle together, U-bolts can stretch in the threaded section, rust in harsh environments or if raising the vehicle a longer a U –bolt is sometimes required.

For a small investment a set of new U-bolts will give you peace of mind that your leaf springs are securely fitted to your vehicle.

Shackles & Pins

Greasable shackles are essential when using polyurethane bushes, to keep them lubricated with grease and stop annoying squeaks.

When fitted poly bushes are coated with a generous amount of grease to reduce friction. The grease inside the bushes can be diluted through river crossing, harsh dusty or sandy environments which more often than not results in a noisy suspension.

Greasable shackles allow you to relubricate the bushes from an easy accessible grease nipple on the side of the shackle getting new grease to the pivot point.