{"product_id":"cfmi-front-hd-shackle-plates-squarebody-4x4","title":"CFMi Front HD Shackle Plates — Squarebody Chevy \u0026 GMC 4x4 (1973–1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeef up your front leaf spring shackles — heavy-duty plates that replace the weak factory pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the CFM Industries front HD shackle plates, built for 1973–1987 Squarebody Chevy and GMC K-series 4x4 trucks, K5 Blazers, and GMC Jimmys. The factory front shackle plates on a leaf-sprung Squarebody are a known weak point — they bend and flex under hard use. These replace them with heavy-duty plates that hold up to the abuse of real off-road wheeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a simple, affordable upgrade that strengthens a part most people don't think about until it fails. If you're wheeling your truck or building out your front suspension, this is cheap insurance for your front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — stronger than the factory front shackle plates they replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixes a weak point\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory plates bend and flex; these don't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for K-series 4x4\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits '73–'87 K10, K20, K30 trucks, K5 Blazers \u0026amp; Jimmys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — cheap insurance for your front leaf spring setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt tough\u003c\/strong\u003e — made for off-road and hard wheeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need To Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor '73–'87 Squarebody Chevy\/GMC \u003cstrong\u003eK-series 4x4\u003c\/strong\u003e trucks, K5 Blazers \u0026amp; GMC Jimmys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty replacement for the factory front leaf spring shackle plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips as bare steel parts — finish\/paint to your preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFabricated to order by CFM Industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure if these fit your setup? Text 530-327-8811 or email blazinbiddlesoffroad@gmail.com before you order — happy to help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CFMi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508061425863,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7275\/5399\/files\/CMFi_Shackle_plates.jpg?v=1778009714","url":"https:\/\/blazinbiddlesoffroad.com\/products\/cfmi-front-hd-shackle-plates-squarebody-4x4","provider":"Blazin BIddles Off-Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}