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72GMCDD · 10-03-2012, 11:15 PM

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.

1972 gmc 1/2 ton long bed converting to short bed

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GASoline71 · 10-03-2012, 11:26 PM

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

**special-K** · 10-03-2012, 11:28 PM

GM just recently depleted these from stock. I know some aftermarket companies make them,just don't know who to tell you.

GASoline71 · 10-03-2012, 11:30 PM

These are what's under my truck now.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6372SHKR.htm

Gary

72GMCDD · 10-03-2012, 11:47 PM

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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GASoline71 · 10-03-2012, 11:52 PM

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

72GMCDD · 10-04-2012, 12:06 AM

Ok if I can't find any I will let you know. Thank you for the help
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volksworld · 10-04-2012, 08:15 AM

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

bigpaul · 10-04-2012, 08:59 AM

I bought new ones from napa for my 71 leaf spring.

72GMCDD · 10-04-2012, 03:02 PM

@volksworld I just got some for a 73 was yours about a 1/2 an inch shorter? @bigpaul
i'll check them out thanks.

volksworld · 10-06-2012, 06:05 AM

dont think so but truck and leftover parts are in new york and i'm currently in north carolina so i can't check

10-03-2012, 11:15 PM	#1
72GMCDD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 12	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. 1972 gmc 1/2 ton long bed converting to short bed Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2012, 11:28 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-03-2012, 11:47 PM	#5
72GMCDD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 12	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? Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2012, 12:06 AM	#7
72GMCDD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 12	Re: Spring shackles Ok if I can't find any I will let you know. Thank you for the help Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2012, 08:15 AM	#8
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	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

10-04-2012, 08:59 AM	#9
bigpaul Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Prestonsburg Kentucky Posts: 35	Re: Spring shackles I bought new ones from napa for my 71 leaf spring.

10-04-2012, 03:02 PM	#10
72GMCDD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 12	Re: Spring shackles @volksworld I just got some for a 73 was yours about a 1/2 an inch shorter? @bigpaul i'll check them out thanks.

10-06-2012, 06:05 AM	#11
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	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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