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Old 12-01-2013, 08:45 AM   #1
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Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

Will 73-87 rear leaf spring shackle work on my 72 rear end leaf spring if they are the same width? Thanks for the help

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Old 12-04-2013, 02:22 PM   #2
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

Can Anyone Help. Thanks
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Old 12-04-2013, 02:41 PM   #3
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

I believe the 73-87 leaf springs are wider.
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

You can buy new "drop shackles" here:
http://www.performanceonline.com/che...springs-parts/
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Old 12-04-2013, 04:09 PM   #5
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

I have 2-1/2" leaf springs and I measures 73 they are the same width I just need to know it the 73 spring shackle will fit my 72 hanger
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Old 12-04-2013, 04:09 PM   #6
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

I dont belive the shackle changed much through 70's-80's. The spring width should be 2.5" so they should be fine
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

Thanks for the help ,I appreciate it
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Old 12-04-2013, 04:14 PM   #8
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Re: Rear Leaf Spring Shackles

This is what I bought. They're the same through 91 year models

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=9423
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