Re: Rear spring shackle question

[Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>]

Patton Dickson wrote:
> 
> is it normal to have to remove the gas tank to remove the right rear
> shackle?  the "U" opens outward, and there doesn't seem to be enough room to
> slide it our with the gas tank in place. (if anyone is curious, it's because
> I am replacing the upper rubber bushings)
> 
> Is the "U" facing outward for a reason, I could point it inward when I
> replace it, and not have this problem if I ever have to do this again.
> 
>Patton

Just flip it around, someone must have put it in backwards at one time.
They should face from outboard in (nuts on the inside)


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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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