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Nov 17, 2009 | 07:32 PM

HeliDeiter

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GM Shackles/Dodge Trucks

The leaf springs on my D100 are 2 1/2 inches wide, theoretically couldn't I use 2" drop shackles from an '88-'98 K1500 since it also has 2 1/2 inch wide springs?

Nov 18, 2009 | 10:34 AM

AeSix

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in theory it should work.
The bolt holes would need to line up perfectly. Other than that, steel is steel, unless cut and drilled.
start modifying a piece like that and you'll lose strength.

Nov 18, 2009 | 01:25 PM

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Even if the holes are different you can always use steel bushings. The K1500 is a heavy half ton at 2600 lbs payload.

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:04 PM

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if it don't work you could away take the shackles back and get the propper ones.

Nov 18, 2009 | 03:19 PM

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It looks like the spring holes and width are the same as an '86-'96 Dakota. Anyone know of Drop Shackles for that vehicle?

Info from this page.
http://www.stengelbros.com/DodgeLeafSprings.htm

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