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Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
Item #: 26716

4.75 stars, based on 10 reviews
Correct shackle for all 1967 through 1973 Cougars, except those manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71. Measures 3-1/2 inches from center to center. Bushing dimensions: Length 1 1/8", outside diameter 1" (shaft piece) - 1 1/4" (end piece), hole...
Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
Customer since 2014
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Easy to install and fit correctly.

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Old shackles were definitely completely worn out, so these went in with the new competition leafs, nice, quiet and smooth now.

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Fit perfect. Fast shipping Thanks

Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
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Fit perfect. Fast shipping Thanks

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Customer since 2015
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These shackles are exactly like the originals and work just as they should. It's nice to be able to get the shackles and bushings all together.

Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
Delta, BC, Canada
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Great "correct" shackle kit. The old ones did not look to be in very good shape, so thought it best to just get a new set. We used a bit of hand soap to lubricate things so that it went together easier. Do not use petroleum based lube as it will damage the bushings.

Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
Tennessee
Customer since 2024
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  • Fair price
  • good quality
  • great video
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67 Cougar Leaf Springs

The leaf springs arrived quickly and I finally got around to installing them. The video on replacing the springs was very helpful. The car sits a little high but I'll drive it for a while and I'm hoping it comes down a little.
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Customer since 2019
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Great

A week ago I got the leaf spring shackles installed with no problem. They work and look great.

Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
Hawaii
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Replacement for rusted shackles

Perfect replacement. Great fit just like the originals!

Shackle - Leaf Spring - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar
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THREAD STRIPPED! 69 xr7

They look pretty good and correct but, when tightening the passenger side upper nut it started getting loose and spinning so I took it off thinking maybe the nut stripped. I looked at the nut and it was fine and I noticed the threads on the shackle itself were ruined. It just sucks getting a job almost done to have to redo half of it.
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