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Review on Crown Automotive 52000507 Shackle by Steven Ross

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Either one is good. Check Before Installing

I bought two of these for my '87 Grand Wagoneer. The first ran ok, looked good, matched (I think) the factory front struts. On the second bracket, the thru-bolt went halfway and got stuck. No amount of hammer blows, no amount of grease, no amount of percussion would have enabled it to move in any direction. I had to cut the bolt to loosen it and then put a shackle in a vise to knock out the rest of the bolt. Confirmed that the yoke bushing is too small. Bought a new screw at the hardware store. The new bolt and caliper bushing were cleaned to finally secure the fit. This improperly manufactured part added a lot of extra work to a simple job. So far so good, about 500km driven. Check yours before installing

Pros
  • Rugged Construction
Cons
  • Durability