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Old May 9, 2018 | 11:38 AM
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Is there a preferred brand for leaf spring shackles?

I've found Dorman and Husky, which seams to be from Automann. Of course there is also Mopar, but that is twice the cost.

It's a 2006 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD.
 

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What about aftermarket poly bushings?
 
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What about aftermarket poly bushings?
I'm definitely open to that. The shackles are in good shape, so this would be preferred, but I'm having a hard time finding replacements.
 
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Summit racing? Jegs??
 
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Summit racing? Jegs??
I've checked both places, as well as Rock Auto, Amazon, AutoAnything, 1AAuto, Moog, Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, and I was not able to find just the shackle bushing listed.

I looked at some Mopart parts diagrams, and they do not list it either.
 
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May have to just replace the entire shackle......
 
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