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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 09:31 AM
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I’m trying to find this particular part for my Custom Ford F-150 2008. It’s a shakle I assume but it’s not a ford part from what I’m told. It has my truck squeaking because the bushings are busted. I can’t find it anywhere. It has the number 4531 in the side of it.
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 10:59 PM
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Are you just trying to replace the bushing or the shackle all together? The shackle itself isn't too expensive and can be found on sites like american trucks. I have one on my truck and it was like $60-70 and gives me a 1-2" drop. If you're looking for just the bushing it might be difficult.
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 12:10 AM
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I’m looking for the entire shakle. The parts stores nor Ford dealership can tell me where I can get that exact shakle
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 10:31 AM
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If you just need the bushings you can pull a shackle, measure the bushings and go to someplace like Precision Urethane and order yourself some new bushings. Pop the old ones back in until they come. There's also a good chance the bushing size is the same as the stock bushings. That's been my experience 9 times out of 10.
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Old Jul 12, 2019 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Earmstead


I’m trying to find this particular part for my Custom Ford F-150 2008. It’s a shakle I assume but it’s not a ford part from what I’m told. It has my truck squeaking because the bushings are busted. I can’t find it anywhere. It has the number 4531 in the side of it.



If you ever get over here toward West Ga. I have a set of 1-2 inch drop shackles new in the box sitting in the garage.
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Screwed05
If you ever get over here toward West Ga. I have a set of 1-2 inch drop shackles new in the box sitting in the garage.
Kind offer from you.

Just call Junior at BR549!
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 08:39 AM
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I wish I knew if they were the same. I live inThomasville , Alabama. If we were sure we could work something out. I’m willing to pay for the shipping
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Earmstead
I wish I knew if they were the same. I live inThomasville , Alabama. If we were sure we could work something out. I’m willing to pay for the shipping


If you measure from bolt center to bolt center on yours and and I'll measure these. Just to make sure they have the same drop. Those you have could be 1-2 or 2-3 inch drop. I'll measure mine later today and PM you.
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