Topic: 65 SJ Leaf Spring Shackles

[G Wood]

Can someone confirm that the leaf spring shackles for a Nov built, 65 Fastack are black. After stripping mine, it appears they were black but I'd like confirmation.

Thanks

[CharlesTurner]

They were a darkened steel appearance, not black.  Similar finish to the leaf springs.

[G Wood]

Thanks, I'll take a look at them again tonight but I was certain there was black paint on them. After soaking in Evaporust, the surface appears to be painted unlike my springs that came out natural.

[CharlesTurner]

If you read the evaporust website, they make note that any blackened material that washes away when rinsing has to do with the carbon content of the steel.

[J_Speegle]

Have never seen an original SJ Mustang with rear shackles that were painted. Seen plenty of them painted by PO's   - just took a set off that were red

[G Wood]

Yes, I rinse the parts when I take it from the Evaporust and scrub where needed. Just checked again and they really look to be painted black but can't say for certain. Since I can't determine for certain then I'd defer to your advise.

[CharlesTurner]

Yes, I rinse the parts when I take it from the Evaporust and scrub where needed. Just checked again and they really look to be painted black but can't say for certain. Since I can't determine for certain then I'd defer to your advise.

Also consider that they might have been replaced at some point in time.