Shackles and pins

Shackles & fixed pins, the often-overlooked bit of suspension kit.

A lot of the time shackles and pins are overlooked when it comes to upgrading the suspension of a vehicle, which is surprising given the difference they can make... a greasable shackle and bush will ensure the rear end of your vehicle handles excellently in any scenario.

Why you should care about shackles & fixed pins.

A vehicle's original shackles and fixed pins can corrode over time and damage the bushings, lessening the stabilisation of the rear axle. On solid rear axle vehicles, worn or damaged bushes will create movement and veering across the road, not to mention inferior stability under heavy braking.

Your quick check list on whether you need new shackles & pins:

• Your rubber bushings show signs of wear & tear
• You're fitting bigger wheels or tyres
• Your vehicle tows a trailer, boat or caravan
• Your vehicle ride height has changed
• Your vehicle carries lots of heavy loads

If you tick any box above, you need new shackles & pins!