How to replace the rear leaf spring shackle on GMC Canyon?

Start the shackle replacement by first lifting and supporting the car so the rear axle reaches its height position. You must begin by taking out the shackle nut and bolt which secure the frame followed by the shackle nut and bolt related to the spring so you can remove the shackle assembly. Install the shackle assembly onto the spring by keeping all fastener safety aspects in mind. You should attach the shackle assembly to the spring before bolt tightening to 85 nm (63 lb ft). Secure the frame assembly in the same manner. The last step completes the procedure by removing the rear axle support then lowering the vehicle. Toward carrying out this work you need special tools such as j 36660-a (Angle Meter).

How to replace the rear Leaf Spring Shackle on a 1500 Series on GMC Sierra 1500?

The first step to install a new rear spring shackle on 1500 Series vehicles requires a vehicle lift for support. Take out the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle as the following step. You need to extract both bolt and nut from the spring after removing the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle. The installation process requires attaching the shackle to the spring with attention to all fastener safety guidelines. Fitting the spring with its shackle nut and bolt requires torquing the shackle nuts to 95 Nm (70 lb ft). Follow this by installing the leaf spring assembly onto the vehicle then take out the safety stands before lowering the vehicle.

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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 20916405
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- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 23439871
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- Sierra 1500 | 2014 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 15931942
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- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15075657
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 | 2000-2004 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2001-2010 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD Classic | 2007 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 | 2001-2006 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 Classic | 2007 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2007-2010 | SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Yukon XL 1500 | 2002-2006 | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Yukon XL 2500 | 2000-2006 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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GMC Leaf Spring Shackle, Rear Part Number: 84232565
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- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Spring Shackle; Shackle; Shackle, Front Spring; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15640442, 25824312, 23286144
Fits the following GMC Models:
- C1500 | 1988-1999, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra GT, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C1500 Suburban | 1992-1999, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C2500 | 1988-2000, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C2500 Suburban | 1992-1999, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1988-2000, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- G1500 | 1984-1995 | Rally, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- G2500 | 1984-1995 | Rally, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- G3500 | 1984-1996 | Magnavan, Rally, Rally Camper Special, Rally Custom, Rally STX, Vandura, Vandura Special | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- Jimmy | 1984-1991 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- K1500 | 1988-1999, 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLS, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special, Sierra Sport | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 23439871
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20916405
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2014-2019 | AT4, Base, Denali, Elevation, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 22820716
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25812937, 15049656, 15124395
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 1999-2013 | Base, C3, Denali, HT, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT, XFE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-FLEX (FHEV), 8 Cyl 6.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 Classic | 2007 | Denali, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 HD | 2005-2006, 2001-2003 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 HD Classic | 2007 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 | 2001-2004 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2001-2004 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Yukon XL 1500 | 2000-2013 | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Yukon XL 2500 | 2000-2013 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 20879125
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2011-2019 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2011-2019 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Spring Shackle, Rear Part Number: 15665302
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle, Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1994-2001 | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1994-2004 | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Leaf Spring Shackle, Rear Part Number: 15166223
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle, Rear Spring; Shackle
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Canyon | 2004-2012 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT, Z71 Fleet, Z71 SL, Z71 SLE, Z85 SL, Z85 SLE | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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GMC Spring Shackle, Rear Part Number: 14045081
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle, Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1992-1996 | Base, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 | 1984-1990 | Base, EL, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 Jimmy | 1984-1991 | Base, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE, SLS, SLT, Timberline | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1991-1996 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Syclone | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Typhoon | 1992-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 23240004
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 23495406
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Canyon | 2015-2023 | All Terrain, AT4, Base, Denali, Elevation, Elevation Standard, SL, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 84492096
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- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2020-2024 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2020-2024 | AT4, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 23341158
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- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2019-2023 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Pro, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 23286143
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20773420
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Savana 1500 | 2003-2007 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Savana 2500 | 2003-2007 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Savana 3500 | 2003-2007 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 15707588
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15598288
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Safari | 1985-2005 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Shackle, Rear Part Number: 15726312
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Assembly-Rear Spring; Leaf Spring Shackle; Shackle Assembly, Rear Spring; Shackle, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 14022597
Fits the following GMC Models:
- C1500 Suburban | 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- C2500 Suburban | 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- G1500 | 1984-1991 | Rally, Rally Custom, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- G2500 | 1984-1991 | Rally, Rally Custom, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- G3500 | 1984-1991 | Magnavan, Rally, Rally Camper Special, Rally Custom, Rally STX, Vandura, Vandura Special | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- Jimmy | 1984-1991 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- K1500 Suburban | 1985-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- K2500 Suburban | 1984-1986 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- R1500 Suburban | 1987-1991 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- R2500 Suburban | 1987-1991 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC Leaf Spring Shackle

Choose OEM Leaf Spring Shackle, you're making the optimal decision for superior quality and perfect performance. You can feel confident because each component goes through stringent quality checks. Every part is carefully built to comply with GMC's factory specifications. You'll enjoy a smooth, worry-free installation that fits just right. At ChevyPartsDeal.com, you'll find it easy to get top-quality OEM GMC Leaf Spring Shackle. You can shop at highly competitive prices and protect your budget. All our genuine GMC parts include a dependable manufacturer's warranty. You'll also appreciate our straightforward return policy and swift delivery services for extra convenience.

GMC Leaf Spring Shackle maintains the smoothness between the suspension flex and raises trucks over the rough terrain. GMC was started in 1901 through Rapid Motor Vehicle Company that focused on moving the actual weight. The badge is now on pickups and SUVs rolling out with steel frame crated boxes, heavy-duty power plants and cabins that seal the wind wail. Surround vision and hitch guidance are provided to drivers so that lane merge and trailer backing do not seem like a task. One of the tricks MultiPro tailgate folds, slides, and stands to cut the time of getting in and out of the bed. Each of them records punishing test miles prior to dealers receiving the keys and pursuing reliability figures that count on the work sites and highways. Tweaking suspension tuning and onboard technology continues in the company to balance between load rating and daily comfort. The GMC is on such a combination of polish and muscle as customers who have stakes in it deposit paychecks on it. The frame is connected to the leaf pack via a Leaf Spring Shackle which provides the spring with the space it requires to bend during ascent and descent of the axle. Shorter ride height is increased in longer versions to provide additional clearance and decreased ride height in shorter ones to increase towing stability. When factory parts rust or crack, processing becomes sloppy, tires bounce and loading becomes uncontrolled and thus change the parts the moment you notice a sag or a clunk. Decisions have been made in standard, rear, and boomerang, allowing the driver to adjust the lift, drop, or ride without drilling new holes, and each swap of Leaf Spring Shackle is a way of regaining the confidence of road contact.

GMC Leaf Spring Shackle Parts and Q&A

Leaf Spring Shackle, Rear
15166223
Q: How to replace the rear leaf spring shackle on GMC Canyon?
A:
Start the shackle replacement by first lifting and supporting the car so the rear axle reaches its height position. You must begin by taking out the shackle nut and bolt which secure the frame followed by the shackle nut and bolt related to the spring so you can remove the shackle assembly. Install the shackle assembly onto the spring by keeping all fastener safety aspects in mind. You should attach the shackle assembly to the spring before bolt tightening to 85 nm (63 lb ft). Secure the frame assembly in the same manner. The last step completes the procedure by removing the rear axle support then lowering the vehicle. Toward carrying out this work you need special tools such as j 36660-a (Angle Meter).
Shackle, Rear
22820716
Q: How to replace the rear Leaf Spring Shackle on a 1500 Series on GMC Sierra 1500?
A:
The first step to install a new rear spring shackle on 1500 Series vehicles requires a vehicle lift for support. Take out the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle as the following step. You need to extract both bolt and nut from the spring after removing the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle. The installation process requires attaching the shackle to the spring with attention to all fastener safety guidelines. Fitting the spring with its shackle nut and bolt requires torquing the shackle nuts to 95 Nm (70 lb ft). Follow this by installing the leaf spring assembly onto the vehicle then take out the safety stands before lowering the vehicle.