002/003 shackle problem

Do not tighten the shackle nuts until the suspension is fully loaded (sitting on the ground after suspension had been jounced a few times). Front spring eye also, although with rear of car jacked up under diff, front can be tightened easier and still be ok. Still use jackstands to be safe, just not quite contacting axle tubes.

Also beware of over tightening the shackle nuts...

I know with the Mancini replacement shackles, the nut will break the shackle off if you try to torque to service manual spec... With those, you get them a little past snug or they will break... I always order or have an extra shackle in case I break one... Once you break one, you will have the feel for how tight to make them before they break...