Leaf Spring Shackle
On many classic, muscle, and vintage cars, as well as pickup trucks, a rear leaf spring setup (and front for many pickup truck applications) is used. A leaf spring is a long and slightly bent flat piece of steel that connects the body and frame to the axle, allowing suspension movement. Leaf springs are typically connected to axle housings with u-bolts. The ends of the leaf springs are connected to the frame with leaf spring shackles. These connectors are designed to move as the leaf spring end-to-end distance changes depending on how much it is curved or flattened from weight or suspension travel. Bushings are typically used to allow easier rotation and reduce metal-to-metal contact and wear. Over time, from age, corrosion and use, leaf spring shackles will fail, requiring replacement.
When searching for leaf spring shackles, first confirm the year, make, and model of the vehicle. Then, from the remaining compatible options, choose the kit that best fits your needs as well as your budget. For applications where lifting the vehicle higher off of the suspension is desired, longer shackles can be used.
JEGS offers a variety of leaf spring shackles to choose from, manufactured by top suspension vendors including Trail Gear, Rugged Ridge, Rare Parts, Dorman Products, Daystar, and many others. Each leaf spring shackle is built from high quality materials and assembly to provide long service life and a strong suspension connection your vehicle needs.
Maxtrac Suspension 710120 1" Lift Shackles Fits 1982-2012 Chevy/GMC Colorado/Blazer/S10/Canyon/Jimmy/Sonoma
Maxtrac Suspension 413710 1.5" - 2" Lowering Shackles Fits 2011-2022 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD, 1999-2022 Ford F-250/F-350
Dorman Products 722-004 Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Kit; 2021-2025 Ford; 1975-2019 Ford
Maxtrac Suspension 411420 2" Rear Lowering Shackles Fits 2011-2022 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500, 2011-2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
Dorman Products Rear Position Leaf Spring Shackle Kit 1988-2017 GMC, 1988-2018 Chevy, 1999 Cadillac
Dorman Products 722-066 Rear Position Leaf Spring Shackle Kit for 1973-1999 GM Blazer, C/K Trucks, Jimmy, Suburban, Van
Maxtrac Suspension 410730 1.5" - 2" Rear Lowering Shackles Fits 2001-2010 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra
Maxtrac Suspension 410730 1.5" - 2" Rear Lowering Shackles Fits 2001-2010 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra
Dorman Products Rear Position Leaf Spring Shackle Kit 1997-2004 Ford, 2009-2011 Ford, 2002 Lincoln
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