SPRING SHACKLE

[jimkottke]

Just came back from Sky High campground over labor day weekend. As I was setting up I noticed driverside wheel was close to the fenders. Found it to be a broken spring shackle. Although I did take a look at the springs when I checked the air in tires I did not see anything wrong.I have a 2005 Big sky 3670 RL with decals peeling off. Could have been on I90-94 thank heavens I was at the campground. I love my new 2012 chevy 2500 durmax diesel what power and fuel mileage. Old truck 2001 chevy dully 8.1 only got 6mpg. New truck 13.8 mbg.

[H. John Kohl]

Many discussions about the older "slim" shackles wearing out and failing. Strongly suggest upgrading to the wet bolt kit and their heavy shackles.

[richfaa]

On our 06 3400 the OEM shackles were showing wear at 10K miles.

[bigred715]

Put the wet bolt system right after we bought trailer and had them installed in Elkhart on our east coast trip.

[daneboy]

Yes, shackles have to be watched. Our 06 2955rl wore all the way through on the door side rear axel. It's a shock to see the spring free from the schackle. I was able to limp it into the shop for repairs. My front cap decal looks ugly as well.