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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: imoore on June 11, 2012, 07:07:29 AM

Title: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: imoore on June 11, 2012, 07:07:29 AM
I am in the process of fitting new brass bushes. Could someone post a Photo of the shackles. The ones on mine appear to be wrong size. As in pin size to small. Are the pins the same size for eyes and shackles.

What oil should I use in the steering box? Is it a grease or oil.
Thanks Ian
Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: wellery on June 12, 2012, 12:00:29 AM
For shackle pics try this link on this site

http://www.1948plymouth.info/28Q29U/index.php?topic=482.0

For steering box lubrication try penrite steering box lubricant

Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: wellery on June 12, 2012, 12:02:36 AM
Attached Penrite Steering Box Lubricant Product Information Sheet
Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: imoore on June 12, 2012, 04:35:12 AM
Thanxs for the reply. Will check it out.
Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: wellery on June 12, 2012, 07:50:06 PM
Penrites Head office is just down the road from you in Lewis Road Wantirna give em a bell they are always happy to chat
Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: aussieQ on June 12, 2012, 08:10:07 PM
Hi Ian,

for what its worth, I also prefer to use Penrite oils for our vintage cars. They are a bit more expensive, but I think well worth it.
As Tony advised they have a lot of knowledge as to what product best suits a particular application. I particularly like the engine oils they produce for Vintage and classic cars.

Gary
Title: Re: Rear shackles and steering box lubricant
Post by: 1929luv on June 13, 2012, 10:03:39 PM
rare parts made all of my stuff for shackles and they have all the specs and sell them now aftedr I gave them all the spec and let them make them from mine.  Rare Parts 800 621 2005 and ask for Ted