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Old 04-11-2013, 10:12 AM   #6
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Re: rear shackle install

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Originally Posted by tinydb84 View Post
You will also need to cut the bed support.
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You might. I did not cut the bed support on my 70 GMC 3/4 ton long bed, but on a 1/2 ton your mileage may vary.
Mike is correct. It will depend on the wheel base, and the spring length. On 73-87 trucks you had two different leaf spring lengths as well as wheel base lengths that determined if the bed brace would clear or not.
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