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09-04-2012, 02:43 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Erie
Posts: 42
M.O.C. #4164
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SPRING SHACKLE
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.
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09-04-2012, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Many discussions about the older "slim" shackles wearing out and failing. Strongly suggest upgrading to the wet bolt kit and their heavy shackles.
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09-04-2012, 03:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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On our 06 3400 the OEM shackles were showing wear at 10K miles.
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09-05-2012, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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Put the wet bolt system right after we bought trailer and had them installed in Elkhart on our east coast trip.
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09-05-2012, 07:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Grand Junction
Posts: 246
M.O.C. #4854
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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.
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