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**derotoreut** · 01-16-2014, 08:16 PM

I am installing a 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift with new leaf springs (front & rear) in my 70 K10. I had to cut into my stock rear shackles in order to get the rear leafs out. Ended up destroying them. What should I use for replacements, and where can I get them. I'm not doing a shackle flip, just installing new Skyjacker springs.

jeffro308 · 01-16-2014, 08:57 PM

LMCtrucks.com has them. part number 34-0036, page=153 of the online catalog. At 15 a piece you can't go wrong.

**derotoreut** · 01-16-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffro308

LMCtrucks.com has them. part number 34-0036, page=153 of the online catalog. At 15 a piece you can't go wrong.

I see that. Any idea how these compare to stock OEM shackles?

ryanroo · 01-16-2014, 09:45 PM

I don't know if the part is still available, but i got a set from GM many moons ago. they are still sitting unused on the frame of my truck. if you would like, i can go see if they have a PN stamped on them.

jeffro308 · 01-16-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

I see that. Any idea how these compare to stock OEM shackles?

I really can't say compared to stock. I've not been dis-pleased with LMC to date. If you're not using them for a shackle flip you'll be OK. My opinion.

swamp rat · 01-17-2014, 01:42 AM

I replaced mine with shackles from ORD and i added greasable bolts as well, real nice quality stuff. scroll down to post #78

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=595019&page=4

**derotoreut** · 01-17-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

I don't know if the part is still available, but i got a set from GM many moons ago. they are still sitting unused on the frame of my truck. if you would like, i can go see if they have a PN stamped on them.

PN and picts would be great. Thanks. If they're unused are you willing to part with them?

BLAZERMAN · 01-17-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

I see that. Any idea how these compare to stock OEM shackles?

Last time I bought a set from LMC they were regular GM issue shackles made by Dayton and even come with a new bushing installed.

ryanroo · 01-17-2014, 08:35 PM

this is the Number stamped on the ones i purchased from a GM dealer, about 12 years ago. might be closer to 15. wow. now i feel old...

**derotoreut** · 01-17-2014, 11:40 PM

Thanks Ryanroo.

ryanroo · 01-18-2014, 11:34 AM

No problem. i needed an excuse to take them off the frame! after the conversion to airbags, they were just sitting there in the hangers.

01-16-2014, 08:16 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Rear shackle question I am installing a 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift with new leaf springs (front & rear) in my 70 K10. I had to cut into my stock rear shackles in order to get the rear leafs out. Ended up destroying them. What should I use for replacements, and where can I get them. I'm not doing a shackle flip, just installing new Skyjacker springs. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

01-16-2014, 08:57 PM	#2
jeffro308 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peeltown, TX Posts: 43	Re: Rear shackle question LMCtrucks.com has them. part number 34-0036, page=153 of the online catalog. At 15 a piece you can't go wrong.

01-16-2014, 09:45 PM	#4
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Rear shackle question I don't know if the part is still available, but i got a set from GM many moons ago. they are still sitting unused on the frame of my truck. if you would like, i can go see if they have a PN stamped on them. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-17-2014, 01:42 AM	#6
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Rear shackle question I replaced mine with shackles from ORD and i added greasable bolts as well, real nice quality stuff. scroll down to post #78 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=595019&page=4 __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-17-2014, 08:35 PM	#9
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Rear shackle question this is the Number stamped on the ones i purchased from a GM dealer, about 12 years ago. might be closer to 15. wow. now i feel old... __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-17-2014, 11:40 PM	#10
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Re: Rear shackle question Thanks Ryanroo. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

01-18-2014, 11:34 AM	#11
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Rear shackle question No problem. i needed an excuse to take them off the frame! after the conversion to airbags, they were just sitting there in the hangers. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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