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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 23 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 23 | Can someone point me to a source for rear spring shackles for a '48 Chevy 1 1/2 ton? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | Whats wrong with the ones on it? Ussally the bushing are shot. If the casting is worn you can drill them out and put a sleeve in them then the final bushing. Jim Carter has most of the stuff you need to repair the springs. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 | Go to your local spring shop/wholesaler. One here in Ft. Wayne, IN has those in stock or 2 days to order if not. Much cheaper than mail order places too. Usually just the pins get worn, and you will probly need the wedge pins that hold them new, I usually brake mine or beat them up taking them out. For shackles themselves, you may have to find used. Try Bow Tie Bits for used big truck parts.
G.L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
MM R tractor, Speedex
and Power King tractors
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I found some NOS on ebay when I needed some for mine. Call around and try to find some if you like. You may try Bruce at 804-752-6036, he is in VA, call at a reasonable time of day. He has had many of the NOS parts I have needed.
But if there is nothing wrong with the casting / forging just replace the pins and bushings and lock pins. That's normal spring shop stuff, not hard to find. | | |
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