Broken leaf spring shackle problem?

What causes a Leaf Spring Shackle to break?

Leaf spring shackles break increase as the vehicle ages and salt on roads will increase the chance of  a rusted shackle.  Road hazard conditions cause by weather and poor maintenance create potholes, then add in hitting curbs, & traffic accidents. The combinations of these symptoms can causes your rear shackle to break,

What can you do to fix this shackle problem?

Please call a suspension specialist shop, like downriver spring service at 313-928-4208. We can repair this shackle problem fairly quickly or any leaf spring problem. The rear leaf spring shackle attached to a bracket called a hanger, which attaches to the frame body of the vehicle. We know the leaf spring attaches to the axle, so if anything  malfunctions (cracks) along the leaf spring system, then you will have a stability issue along the axle. A broken leaf spring shackle can also force the leaf spring up into the bed of the van or truck that can cause further problems, as it will grind a hole into the body of the vehicle.

What are the symptoms of a broken leaf spring shackle? 
  If notice your vehicle has a "sagging rear" or you hear a thumping or scratching sound from the rear of the vehicle, please have your vehicle inspected for a broken shackle, hanger or leaf spring. A suspension specialist like Downriver Spring Service can fix your suspension problem quickly. Downriver Springs Service has been in business since 1974 and are known for honest, fair work from local state certified mechanics .
A broken shackle or any other leaf spring problem will cause a change in vehicles ability to brake properly. Brake problems and suspension problems feed on each other, since the two vehicle systems depend on each other.