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#1017625 03/28/2014 4:09 AM
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front shackles on 52 truck 1ton. is there 4 cork washers on each side. or does just the bottom get them. thanks any help would be appreciated

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It should require 4 washers per shackle. Unless you're doing a correct restoration, they make rubber seals which hold up better.

Bruce

Last edited by 55 1st suburban; 03/28/2014 12:53 PM.

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yes i want to do correct restoration. bruce how thick are they. i hope my bolt has enough thread

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Hi Jimbo, I recently rebuilt my front end and the rubber seals are 5/16" thick.

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thanks guys


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