Tr4aJim Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Folks, I’m going to replace the rear leaf spring mounting components (bushes, shackles, etc) on my live axle Tr4A. I checked Moss US and TRF, and both said the rear shackles are N/A. I checked Moss UK and Revington, and they also said they were N/A. However Rimmer Bros has the rear shackles in stock. That struck me as a bit odd. It seems to me that if one supplier had them, the others would as well. I’m concerned that Rimmer Bros May be selling a shackle from a different car as a replacement part (but you’d think they would say that). Any thoughts? thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 You're the half-empty type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Smith Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 The rear shackle plate on the live axle on a 4A is the same part as fitted to TR2-3-4 so there shouldn't be a problem with availability Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: Folks, I’m going to replace the rear leaf spring mounting components (bushes, shackles, etc) on my live axle Tr4A. I checked Moss US and TRF, and both said the rear shackles are N/A. I checked Moss UK and Revington, and they also said they were N/A. However Rimmer Bros has the rear shackles in stock. That struck me as a bit odd. It seems to me that if one supplier had them, the others would as well. I’m concerned that Rimmer Bros May be selling a shackle from a different car as a replacement part (but you’d think they would say that). Any thoughts? thanks Jim How long are your shackles pin to pin? We could measure TR 2/4 ones and you can then compare. From memory..... TR4A live axle shackles are different length than live axle TR2/4. TR2/4 are the same side shackle plate as MGB but with longer pins for the wider spring. Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks, I will measure the ones on the car. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Live axle TR4a shackles are different to the live axle TR2 to 4 shackles. How many are you looking for? I think I have one complete one and part of another, but will need to check. David Edited January 15, 2020 by david ferry Additional info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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