M135/M211 front shackles

[citizensoldier]

Well I have just learned that the shackles on a M135/M211 are not the same as a M35.. They seem to be a 7/8 or 15/16ths pin... Anyone have a set of shackles with pins for sale? I have to tow one and will be using axle clamps with a whiffle tree. Why GMC did this I will never know!

 

[hndrsonj]

The old gassers have a smaller pin too.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Early M44 series trucks used 15/16 pins

 

[DaveP]

Well I have just learned that the shackles on a M135/M211 are not the same as a M35.. They seem to be a 7/8 or 15/16ths pin... Anyone have a set of shackles with pins for sale? I have to tow one and will be using axle clamps with a whiffle tree. Why GMC did this I will never know!

Its a good thing old truck drivers pay attention.