<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 4Crawler:<BR><B> I'ev been running 7" shackles (braced) now for nearly 2 years. Probably worth making sure the spring center pins are seated in the perch and spring plate. What size bolts/sleeves are you using? How are the bushings, new or old? Did you drill all the shackle plates at one time? I stack mine up, tack weld them together before drilling to make sure the holes are aligned.<P><BR></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Roger,<P>I'm using all new bushings in both the shackle hanger and the spring. I reused the bolts that came with my Downey shackles. Tomorrow I will check to make sure the center pins are seated. No, the plates were not drilled at the same time, that is worth looking into, thanks.<P>------------------<BR><B>Jim Brink</B> - 1986 Std. Bed 4WD - Solid Axle Conversion<BR><B>Toyota/ASE Certified Master Technician</B><BR><A HREF="http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/" TARGET=_blank>4x4Wire's Toyota Section</A><BR> toytech@4x4wire.com