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tismy55 12-01-2013 08:45 AM
Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
Will 73-87 rear leaf spring shackle work on my 72 rear end leaf spring if they are the same width? Thanks for the help

tismy55 12-04-2013 02:22 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
Can Anyone Help. Thanks

lolife99 12-04-2013 02:41 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
I believe the 73-87 leaf springs are wider.

lolife99 12-04-2013 02:42 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
You can buy new "drop shackles" here:
http://www.performanceonline.com/che...springs-parts/

tismy55 12-04-2013 04:09 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
I have 2-1/2" leaf springs and I measures 73 they are the same width I just need to know it the 73 spring shackle will fit my 72 hanger

Jdubs71 12-04-2013 04:09 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
I dont belive the shackle changed much through 70's-80's. The spring width should be 2.5" so they should be fine

tismy55 12-04-2013 04:12 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
Thanks for the help ,I appreciate it

Jdubs71 12-04-2013 04:14 PM
Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles
 
This is what I bought. They're the same through 91 year models

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=9423


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