TrOjAnUK Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 As topic really.. I need a pair of rear spring rear shackles, Ive tried a few of the normal places but they are coming out mega expensive. I can get some Jeep shackles but they are 60mm nipple to nipple and I have a feeling they would allow the spring to run on the chassis. If anyone can help me out Id be very grateful, no need to ship to the UK as I am in Vegas from the 14th April for a week so could be sent to my hotel ( New Orleans ). After that Im in San Fran for a few days.. not sure where Im staying there though Hopefully you guys can help me, Cheers in advance, TrOjAn Quote
TodFitch Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 If you are going to be in the San Francisco area, Stockton is not too far from there and that is the location for Rare Parts which should have your shackles. Sounds like you'll be there a week or so after the Truck BBQ which is also pretty close to Stockton. . . Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 If this is what you need you can make them such as I did. Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) If you are going to be in the San Francisco area, Stockton is not too far from there and that is the location for Rare Parts which should have your shackles. Sounds like you'll be there a week or so after the Truck BBQ which is also pretty close to Stockton. . . OK.. they work out about $160 Not sure if I will be able to make the trip as we give the car back when we arrive, various tickets purchased for all sorts of things so an 80 mile drive is not really doable.. thanks though. If this is what you need you can make them such as I did. The ones on the B2B are C type shackles.. I wish they was like yours would be easier. TrOjAn Edited February 20, 2014 by TrOjAnUK Quote
TodFitch Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 OK.. they work out about $160 Not sure if I will be able to make the trip as we give the car back when we arrive, various tickets purchased for all sorts of things so an 80 mile drive is not really doable.. thanks though. The ones on the B2B are C type shackles.. I wish they was like yours would be easier. TrOjAn Is the $160 price within your budget? If so, then there are a number of forum members who live within striking distance of SF who might be able to get them for you and then meet you in SF. . . Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Is the $160 price within your budget? If so, then there are a number of forum members who live within striking distance of SF who might be able to get them for you and then meet you in SF. . . $160 is OK.. lets hope someone can help out... Apparently O`Reillys in Vegas might be able to get them but I have to go in their shop first and they may take up to 10 days.. so will give them a go if nothing else turns up... TrOjAn Quote
Ken Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi; I got my front shackles from Roberts and they were the c style for a B3B and the rear look the same style, but they were less than $40.00 each, might want to try Gary and see.----Ken Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi; I got my front shackles from Roberts and they were the c style for a B3B and the rear look the same style, but they were less than $40.00 each, might want to try Gary and see.----Ken Good call Ken, they seem much cheaper.. even shipping back here.. thanks for the pointer TrOjAn Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) TrOjan , I live in Stockton and I can ship to your San Francisco hotel , no problem . Rare Parts in Stockton was a little more expensive when I bought from them in the past . Let me know if I can help . Jerry edit ; I can also ship to New Orleans . Edited February 20, 2014 by Jerry Roberts Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 I think the name of the Vegas hotel is New Orleans Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 TrOjan , I live in Stockton and I can ship to your San Francisco hotel , no problem . Rare Parts in Stockton was a little more expensive when I bought from them in the past . Let me know if I can help . Jerry edit ; I can also ship to New Orleans . Hi Jerry, thats kind of you... at this time I am not sure of the place we are staying at in SF, my mates done the booking, the hotel in Vegas is called " The New Orleans " on "the strip" apparently.. my first time in America Im still shopping about for the best deal on these shackles.. spoken to NAPA and O`Reillys so far... I will get back to you nearer the time, thanks again, TrOjAn Quote
Dan Babb Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 When I went to Napa, they were getting the shackles from Rare Parts...so probably not much of a price difference. I think I paid a couple dollars more to get them direct from Rare Parts...but they shipped directly to me, so I got them faster. Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) When I went to Napa, they were getting the shackles from Rare Parts...so probably not much of a price difference. I think I paid a couple dollars more to get them direct from Rare Parts...but they shipped directly to me, so I got them faster. The biggest problem Im having now is contacting NAPA in Vegas direct via email... they want me to phone the store TrOjAn Edited February 21, 2014 by TrOjAnUK Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Posted February 22, 2014 Looks like I just made a HUGE mistake.. I placed an order for the shackles from http://dodgecentralmi.biz/ but then realised they are only up to 1947.. will these fit my B2B 1950?? TrOjAn Quote
Charles Furman Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 Email Dodge Central and ask them. If they don't fit, simply cancel your order. I got all my stuff from Rare Parts in Stockton, and I think these guys are the real deal when it comes to suspension parts. Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Posted February 22, 2014 Email Dodge Central and ask them. If they don't fit, simply cancel your order. I got all my stuff from Rare Parts in Stockton, and I think these guys are the real deal when it comes to suspension parts. Just heard back from them and they say they will fit... QUOTE " The rear shackle are the same (34-58) You also use the same rear shackle on the front for (48-58) " Happy days.. Now I have just found out the brand new all chrome brake booster is faulty not having a lot of luck getting stuff from the States. TrOjAn Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) In general, you should stick with either VPW, Roberts, or Andy Bernbaum. If you don't have a Dodge Truck Parts Book, post a picture if possible, let us bloody Americans know and most likely someone will help. Calling random auto parts stores (even NAPA) these days is not going to get the job done. Hank Edited February 22, 2014 by HanksB3B Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Posted February 22, 2014 In general, you should stick with either VPW, Roberts, or Andy Bernbaum. If you don't have a Dodge Truck Parts Book, post a picture if possible, let us bloody Americans know and most likely someone will help. Calling random auto parts stores (even NAPA) these days is not going to get t job done. Hank LOL you bloody Americans are quite cool, and lucky... as for your name, Hank, man thats up there with the classics.. I bow down to you If I was an American Id be a Redneck for sure, playing a banjo sitting on my porch.. hahahahaa.. TrOjAn 1 Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 Ya mean like this guy... er..not sure you want to go there, Hank P.S. TrOjAn if you don't get this (because you are from England) let me know... Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 LOL you bloody Americans are quite cool, and lucky... as for your name, Hank, man thats up there with the classics.. I bow down to you If I was an American Id be a Redneck for sure, playing a banjo sitting on my porch.. hahahahaa.. TrOjAn And Hank could just be slang for Henri. Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Posted February 23, 2014 Ya mean like this guy... er..not sure you want to go there, Hank P.S. TrOjAn if you don't get this (because you are from England) let me know... I get it brother.... duelling banjos..one of my fav films ( movies to you ) And Hank could just be slang for Henri. Dont spoil the image TrOjAn Quote
TodFitch Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 So the next question is why did you use "Limey" in the thread title instead of, say, "Redcoat"? Are you a mariner? Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Posted February 23, 2014 So the next question is why did you use "Limey" in the thread title instead of, say, "Redcoat"? Are you a mariner? In my ignorance of the USA I thought you all referred to us over here as Limeys do you not? TrOjAn Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 In my ignorance of the USA I thought you all referred to us over here as Limeys do you not? TrOjAn I can't speak for others.......but I would say it all depends on the individual. In general I prefer to use the term "our cousins" but then I have had a lot of friends from and in the UK. My view of the term "limey" is that is often mildly derogatory when used by us. If there is someone in or from the UK I really dislike or find annoying ..... I prefer the term "teabag" to get my point across. Jeff 1 Quote
TodFitch Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 Probably "limey" is more common. As I understand it, was based on the English navy's use of limes to prevent scurvy. "Redcoat", way less often used, referring to the red uniforms of the English army around the time of the American Revolution. In conversation, I'd most likely simply use "English" or Englishman". Even further off topic, back in the 70's there was a big fad for people referring to themselves as "xxx-american" where xxx happened to be someplace that many of their ancestors came from. Italian-American, Polish-American, etc. I happened to end up staying at a place where a couple of fellows visiting from England passed through. They had notice this phenomena and made a point to simply ask each person they met "what nationality are you?". Apparently I was the first they had come across that simply said "American" without a prefix. I guess I was also the first they'd met that had ancestors here going back to the mid-1600s. 1 Quote
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