So I heard there are 2" drop shackles that utilize a bonded "clevite style" rubber bushing (like factory) instead of the poly/sleeve style.

Any one familiar with what brand this is?

 

What wrong with poly bushings?

 

I've been on autozone brand drop shackles and they don't squeak or make any noise. I've been on them for about 6 months. By friend has the belteck (not sure how to spell it) and we couldn't tell a difference in them.

 

Nothing particularly wrong with poly. I just prefer the clevite style for longevity. With all the kits we install at work, i have noticed the ones with factory rubber style bushings tend to last longer and are usually quieter. Plus living in SLC, rust is a problem. I have seen poly wear out faster and crud up the sleeves quicker in our climate.

 

Are these shackles I speak of a myth? Is every drop shackle on the market a poly / sleeve setup?

 

found it. the belltech 6400 shackles utilize the factory rubber style bushings.

 

Ground force shackles here for 3-4 years and not a peep from them.

 

Also, pricing i quickly looked at summit- belltechs are cheaper than ground force.

 

$50 dollar autozone set 2.5 years in with no problem

 

Beltech here