Yeah those with the taper and just that carriage bolt to hold it together is a bad design.
This one with the threads on the ends are much better and can be used for those early year trucks springs.
Here are the two offered. Yes you should flip the shackle.
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Last edited by Guitplayer; 10/15/2024 10:31 PM.

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