Full leaf sprung gq ute: will greasable shackles soften the ride?

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2nd February 2012, 10:52 PM
bobbrumby

Full leaf sprung gq ute: will greasable shackles soften the ride?

My ute rides a bit rough and saw these on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-GQ-PATROL-GREASABLE-SPRING-SHACKLES-BUSHES-/32072758358pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4a acda8b62

Just wondering if anyone had a good experience from fitting greasable shackles and pins? $200 seems pretty cheap considering to keep them moving you should probably take apart/clean/grease every couple of years (pig of a job) but the big question will i notice a difference? i am pretty sure the fronts are starting to stick cause if you hit a bump quick enough you get a squeak and they look like oem rubber bushes whereas the rear has poly bushes. Just wanting some input before i lay down some clams.
3rd February 2012, 08:42 AM
jc58nc

I did the same thing with my MK SWB, it did help a bit but if you want to have a softer ride remove 1 or 2 of the main leaves as well
3rd February 2012, 09:40 AM
MudDonk

a set of parabolic leaf springs will make a big difference with ride and flex bob
7th February 2012, 09:53 PM
bobbrumby

ok got a set of shackles on the way. would the lmm grease i use for the uni's go alright with the bushes?
7th February 2012, 09:57 PM
MudRunnerTD

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbrumby

My ute rides a bit rough and saw these on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-GQ-PATROL-GREASABLE-SPRING-SHACKLES-BUSHES-/32072758358pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4a acda8b62

Just wondering if anyone had a good experience from fitting greasable shackles and pins? $200 seems pretty cheap considering to keep them moving you should probably take apart/clean/grease every couple of years (pig of a job) but the big question will i notice a difference? i am pretty sure the fronts are starting to stick cause if you hit a bump quick enough you get a squeak and they look like oem rubber bushes whereas the rear has poly bushes. Just wanting some input before i lay down some clams.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbrumby

ok got a set of shackles on the way. would the lmm grease i use for the uni's go alright with the bushes?

The greasable shackles will give yo a nicer ride but mainly it will give you a quieter ride. The grease you use on the Unis will be fine.