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Old 09-11-2009, 12:00 AM   #1
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Backwards shackles.....

Okay guys, Just got done putting on my RE 4.5 superflex kit.One of my buddies that was heping me put my shackles on backwards I didn't catch it until it was all togother because i was working one the front. Will this hurt anything such a ride quality or flex? I can still get to the grease fittings fine?

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Old 09-11-2009, 03:15 AM   #2
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As long as they are straight shackles you are fine. If they are boomerang, you need to fix them.
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:27 AM   #3
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well under extreme flex they may hit the metal on the back (now front), but if not its okay. I'd reverse them someday though.
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Old 09-11-2009, 12:30 PM   #4
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As long as they are straight shackles you are fine. If they are boomerang, you need to fix them.
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and as for getting to the grease fitting, just go try it.
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Old 09-11-2009, 04:08 PM   #5
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Yeah i'll turn them around when i get a chance but i just wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt anything. Thanks guys
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