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10-03-2012, 11:15 PM
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Spring shackles
Ok guys i need some help. I have a 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd and it has rear leaf spring suspension. Does anyone know where I can get some new spring shackles? I've tried LMC and Brothers they don't carry them. Thank y'all for the help.
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10-03-2012, 11:26 PM
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Re: Spring shackles
I might have the stock shackles I took off of my 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom. I installed a set of 2" drop shackles from CPP in there instead. I just recently moved so I have everything in my shop either still in boxes or in an exploded mess in the corner.
 There is a chance that they got pitched...I'll dig for 'em. If I find 'em... they're yours for the cost of shipping. They'll need new bushings. As these were pretty worn out. Gary
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10-03-2012, 11:28 PM
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Re: Spring shackles
GM just recently depleted these from stock. I know some aftermarket companies make them,just don't know who to tell you.
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10-03-2012, 11:30 PM
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10-03-2012, 11:47 PM
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Re: Spring shackles
I saw those but I bought 3 inch drop leaf springs and saw the shackles were 1 to 2 in drop. If I did those would I have c notch the frame since it will make it a 4 inch drop in the rear?
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10-03-2012, 11:52 PM
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Re: Spring shackles
Okey doke... anyways... my offer still stands. If I find the stockers off of my '72... you can have them.
Check my reply in post #2. Gary
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10-04-2012, 12:06 AM
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Re: Spring shackles
Ok if I can't find any I will let you know. Thank you for the help
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10-04-2012, 08:15 AM
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Re: Spring shackles
i used 73 and up stock shackles.the later springs are 1/4 inch wider so i tack welded two 1/8 inch flat washers to the inside ...the bushing on the frame bracket is the right size .don't remember where i got them but it was brothers or year one i think...wondered why the drop shackles fit early and late but stock didn't....guess the're flimsy enough to tighten that extra 1/4
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10-04-2012, 08:59 AM
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Re: Spring shackles
I bought new ones from napa for my 71 leaf spring.
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10-04-2012, 03:02 PM
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Re: Spring shackles
@volksworld I just got some for a 73 was yours about a 1/2 an inch shorter? @bigpaul
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10-06-2012, 06:05 AM
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Re: Spring shackles
dont think so but truck and leftover parts are in new york and i'm currently in north carolina so i can't check
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