The rear spring shackles on the M416 are not very durable and they have a tendency to bend. There is any easy replacement that fixes this problem. I ordered replacement shackles for an early build jeep that add about 3/4″ lift as well as strengthen the build.
The replacement was an easy 20 minute job.
The standard pintle hitch on the M416 trail is a great hitch. However, there are a few shortcomings; the pintle is REALLY noisy; in many cases the tongue is too short; for high speed highway travel it is lacking in stability; and it is really hard to back. The positive of the original pintle is that it is…
I just installed the new ARB roof top tent on my trailer and will be doing a full review soon. All I can say at this point is nice! At a glancePublishedAugust 21, 2009ArchiveFJ Cruiser-era archiveTopicsExpedition Gear · Expedition TrailerIn this storyI just installed the new ARB roof top tent on my trailer and will…
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What year model jeep were these new shackles from?
Hey! This is the best looking shackle replacement I’ve seen so far. Do you remember what brand/model these shackles are?
What brand shackles did you install?