Greasable pins and greasable shackles protect your bushes from damage as a result of the intake of muck. With grease spread through, the nipple projects grease through the joint, taking all the muck with it. Greasable components are particularly crucial when vehicles are often off road.
Boat ramps, beach driving, salty or dusty environments? Greasable shackles are a must-have!
If you're prone to off roading in outback dust or high salt level environments, or you're often up and down boat ramps or driving on the beach, you should make sure your vehicle has greasable shackles.
As some leaf spring bushes need regular lubrication to make them last, greasable shackles and pins provide this protection without the requirement to take the shackles out, which means you'll save a lot of time and energy.
Greasable shackles are really simple to put together, removing typical 'shackle pin to side plate' issues which are often involved with press fit installation. Each pin has two grease outlet holes to ensure optimal grease application between the shackle pin and the spring bush... which goes a long way to lengthening the lifespan of your bushes and enhancing the drive experience.
If you often drive with heavy loads or in harsh off road conditions, heat treated pins will give you enhanced component lifespan... and side plates are zinc plated for additional insurance against corrosion.
