Shackles

[Flowjoe]

In doing some work on my '69 Z/28 I find that my shackles are bent (I believe from an accident long, long ago).  I have several extra sets sitting around which appear to be identical (just not bent).  Is there only one shackle for all 1st gens regardless of configuration (i.e. Z/28, L6, BB, etc.)?  I am referencing PN 3830840 shown on UPC4 page B2 of the AIM.  I have a GM parts catalog from Dec '71 which shows one "repair kit" for the rear shackles on all 67-69 cars...PN 3849248.  Thanks in advance.

PS does anyone know if  Firebirds use the same part or is it different?

[1968RSZ28]

Flowjoe -

My '69 P&A list the same part number (3849248) for the rear spring shackle repair kit.  It states this kit is for '67-'69 Camaros and '62-'69 Chevy IIs.

Paul

[RamAirDave]

The shackles are the same, they just mount in a different orientation due to the direction in which the bolts mount.

The repos are no good if you're looking for originality.

[Flowjoe]

Flowjoe -

My '69 P&A list the same part number (3849248) for the rear spring shackle repair kit.  It states this kit is for '67-'69 Camaros and '62-'69 Chevy IIs.

Paul

Thanks - always good to have more than one (mine ) data point

[Flowjoe]

The shackles are the same, they just mount in a different orientation due to the direction in which the bolts mount.

The repos are no good if you're looking for originality.

Aside from the bent set I have three other sets of OE shackles so I don't need to go the repop route.  for all intents and purposes they appear to be identical (except that the originals from my '69 Z have an "S" stamped on the outside, center of each shackle - PN 3830840.  The others seem to have just one "S" per pair.  They came from a '67 convertible camaro, a '69 Firebird coupe and a '69 Camaro convertible.  the lack of the "S" got me thinking so I thought I'd ask to be sure before replacing my damaged shackles).

thanks for the input

[va400bird]

Would you guys mind posting a pic of an original shackle? I'm pretty sure mine have been replaced and I need to know what to look for...