55 chevy leaf spring shackle?

[wilberweb]

Hi, guys
I have a question on my leaf springs maybe some one can answer.
on my stock 55 second series 1/2 ton, the shackle configuration is different on the new shackle kit, then what came off of the truck originally. The shackle was facing down as you can see in the first picture. Now its facing up as you can see from the second picture.The new shackle wouldn't install in the down position.The manual also shows the shackle in the up position as well.Could the previous owner installed it in the wrong direction.Just wondering.


-Larry