K10 burb shackles vs k20?

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I bought the parts Sub with a new-ish 6" Rough Country with braided hoses, raised steering arm, sway bar drop brackets, 4" rear block with add-a-leaf. The rear u-bolts were very short so I used the axles & all under the 87 V10.

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In place of frame rivets, I much prefer to use grade 8 flange bolts, along with hardened, pinch lock, flange nuts.

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In place of frame rivets, I much prefer to use grade 8 flange bolts, along with hardened, pinch lock, flange nuts.

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I think this would make the appearance a little cleaner as well. But the paint should kinda hide all that anyway
 

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I think this would make the appearance a little cleaner as well. But the paint should kinda hide all that anyway

Better, more even clamping force is the main goal with them. But yeah, they look far better too, imho.
 

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I used grade 8 hardware on mine, tractor supply sells it by the pound safer bet.
 

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