ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 06-02-2007, 06:24 AM

I decided to upgrade the shackles on Project Money Pit (68 K-10) since new shackle bolts were $10 each x 4 bolts. ORD has their HD upgrade kit that comes with greasable bushings and such but since I already have a new Energy Susp. bushings kit I gave them a call. They sent me the 3/8" thick shackles by themselves for $44 + shipping so that's not a bad upgrade. I can now use 1/2" x 5" Grade 8 bolts from the hardware store.

Wish I had a drill press and bandsaw beacuase you could easily make something like this yourself. DIY 4x4 has them for $30 for 4 but they aren't zinc coated... SHould I paint these or put them on gold? any thoughts?

ps Shackles are also 1/2" longer which won't affect height much but is said to keep from having frame contact under extreme compression....

vtblazer · 06-02-2007, 10:33 AM

To date all my dealings with them and all their parts/pieces/products have been really good.

msgross · 06-02-2007, 12:19 PM

very true, I called on the phone and told the lady what I needed, (since they aren't for sale like this on their website) and within 3 minutes they were on their way to my house. Ordered on Tuesday and arrived Friday via UPS from CO to PA....

Do you think I should paint them though or will this finish hold up?

royo · 06-02-2007, 01:06 PM

i ALSO HAVE them but i got the greaseable bolts very nice

msgross · 06-02-2007, 02:06 PM

any pics of them installed?

DirtyLarry · 06-02-2007, 04:26 PM

Mike,

I wouldn’t bother painting them. I have a pair on my ’78 K10 that I installed w/o paint almost 4 years ago and they look as good today as the day I put them on. Of course, the truck rolls less than 800 miles a year but the miles it does get are very brutal. We don’t use salt on the roads here either so that may help.

I am also in the middle of installing their rear shackle flip now and have their front sway bar disconnect kit on order. Those are pretty stout looking pieces as well. I should have pictures of that coming up within the next few days.

Southedisto · 06-02-2007, 06:05 PM

Those look good, I vote gold also.

msgross · 06-02-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Southedisto

Those look good, I vote gold also.

The gold will match the other 90+ Grade 8 bolts that I just installed on my frame.... These things make you think of a gold bar, even though i've never touched a gold bar!

DirtyLarry · 06-02-2007, 09:22 PM

Here is what they look like installed.

msgross · 06-03-2007, 12:53 AM

thanks... looks good

Southedisto · 06-03-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

The gold will match the other 90+ Grade 8 bolts that I just installed on my frame.... These things make you think of a gold bar, even though i've never touched a gold bar!

It seems like half of my build money went to Gr8 hardware, that stuff is ridiculous.

earl87gta · 06-04-2007, 11:15 PM

I use a set from hill 4wheel drive there hevy and huge

OLDCHEV4X4 · 06-05-2007, 11:51 AM

I just made a set of those! 1.75 x .375tk flat stock. But i had to stay with the 7/16 bolts...You can get the 7/16-20x5" bolts from McMaster Carr for $7.40 for 5 bolts.
I vote for the zink finish.

**jaros44sr** · 06-05-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

I just made a set of those! 1.75 x .375tk flat stock. But i had to stay with the 7/16 bolts...You can get the 7/16-20x5" bolts from McMaster Carr for $7.40 for 5 bolts.
I vote for the zink finish.

I have to agree, McMaster-Carr is like the biggest Hardware store you ever walked into.... if I order parts at work by 10:30, they are at my door by 3:30. It's like they're waiting for my order. Catalog is awesome, it's 4-5inches thick

msgross · 06-05-2007, 11:12 PM

never heard of it... I just go to Tractor Supply except that they don't carry 16th inch bolts (i.e.9/16th)

**jaros44sr** · 06-06-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

never heard of it... I just go to Tractor Supply except that they don't carry 16th inch bolts (i.e.9/16th)

Just punch in a search, website pops up. I think their prices are cheaper than TS. Great work that your doing to the truck, really enjoy reading about it. Nice mods... J.

msgross · 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

thanks

vtblazer · 06-07-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Great work that your doing to the truck, really enjoy reading about it. Nice mods.

Is it running/driving now?

Is there a recent pic showing the whole truck somewhere?

msgross · 06-07-2007, 05:12 PM

i'm bolting the crossmembers back in right now and putting the axles in this weekend.... i'll post some more pics in my "unofficial" build thread Sunday.

1969k10stepside · 06-08-2007, 07:56 PM

Hurry up and get it done

I'm attempting to fire my motor up this weekend (hopefully)...

msgross · 06-09-2007, 07:37 AM

Got one set of shackles installed, very HD pieces...

msgross · 06-10-2007, 08:25 PM

Got em in today...much nicer than stock and it didn't really cost me any more. They wanted $40 for the special shackle bolts for stock or $44 for these and I used grade 8's from TSC with locknuts.

06-02-2007, 06:24 AM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel I decided to upgrade the shackles on Project Money Pit (68 K-10) since new shackle bolts were $10 each x 4 bolts. ORD has their HD upgrade kit that comes with greasable bushings and such but since I already have a new Energy Susp. bushings kit I gave them a call. They sent me the 3/8" thick shackles by themselves for $44 + shipping so that's not a bad upgrade. I can now use 1/2" x 5" Grade 8 bolts from the hardware store. Wish I had a drill press and bandsaw beacuase you could easily make something like this yourself. DIY 4x4 has them for $30 for 4 but they aren't zinc coated... SHould I paint these or put them on gold? any thoughts? ps Shackles are also 1/2" longer which won't affect height much but is said to keep from having frame contact under extreme compression.... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-02-2007, 10:33 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel To date all my dealings with them and all their parts/pieces/products have been really good.

06-02-2007, 12:19 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel very true, I called on the phone and told the lady what I needed, (since they aren't for sale like this on their website) and within 3 minutes they were on their way to my house. Ordered on Tuesday and arrived Friday via UPS from CO to PA.... Do you think I should paint them though or will this finish hold up? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-02-2007, 01:06 PM	#4
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel i ALSO HAVE them but i got the greaseable bolts very nice __________________ nickle and dime

06-02-2007, 02:06 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel any pics of them installed? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-02-2007, 04:26 PM	#6
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Mike, I wouldn’t bother painting them. I have a pair on my ’78 K10 that I installed w/o paint almost 4 years ago and they look as good today as the day I put them on. Of course, the truck rolls less than 800 miles a year but the miles it does get are very brutal. We don’t use salt on the roads here either so that may help. I am also in the middle of installing their rear shackle flip now and have their front sway bar disconnect kit on order. Those are pretty stout looking pieces as well. I should have pictures of that coming up within the next few days. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

06-02-2007, 06:05 PM	#7
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Those look good, I vote gold also. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

06-02-2007, 09:22 PM	#9
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Here is what they look like installed. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

06-03-2007, 12:53 AM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel thanks... looks good __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-04-2007, 11:15 PM	#12
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel I use a set from hill 4wheel drive there hevy and huge Attached Images __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

06-05-2007, 11:51 AM	#13
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel I just made a set of those! 1.75 x .375tk flat stock. But i had to stay with the 7/16 bolts...You can get the 7/16-20x5" bolts from McMaster Carr for $7.40 for 5 bolts. I vote for the zink finish. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

06-05-2007, 11:12 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel never heard of it... I just go to Tractor Supply except that they don't carry 16th inch bolts (i.e.9/16th) __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-06-2007, 10:19 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel thanks __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-07-2007, 05:12 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel i'm bolting the crossmembers back in right now and putting the axles in this weekend.... i'll post some more pics in my "unofficial" build thread Sunday. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-08-2007, 07:56 PM	#20
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Hurry up and get it done I'm attempting to fire my motor up this weekend (hopefully)...



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06-09-2007, 07:37 AM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Got one set of shackles installed, very HD pieces... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-10-2007, 08:25 PM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ORD Shackles arrived today - nice chunk of steel Got em in today...much nicer than stock and it didn't really cost me any more. They wanted $40 for the special shackle bolts for stock or $44 for these and I used grade 8's from TSC with locknuts. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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