1954 GMC 100 front spring rear hanger is loose... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tr4boy · 08-22-2016, 10:13 PM

Folks,

I pulled my leaf springs today and found out that the rear spring hangers (that are riveted to the frame) are loose enough to rattle. Since the rear bushings are egged out a bit, I'm guessing that they hangers shouldn't be wiggling around and that I need to remove the rivets and replace them with grade 8 hardware...Does anyone have a different idea?

thanks
Greg

OrrieG · 08-22-2016, 10:39 PM

Nope, total loss, better let me take it off your hands.

Seriously, I had to replace a couple of the cast shackle brackets on my 59 and used G8 bolts and nuts and it worked fine. Just make sure you get a good tight fit. I used fine thread bolts and self locking nuts.

tr4boy · 08-22-2016, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the quick reply...One more task for the list!

Greg

08-22-2016, 10:13 PM	#1
tr4boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: rocklin, California Posts: 72	1954 GMC 100 front spring rear hanger is loose... Folks, I pulled my leaf springs today and found out that the rear spring hangers (that are riveted to the frame) are loose enough to rattle. Since the rear bushings are egged out a bit, I'm guessing that they hangers shouldn't be wiggling around and that I need to remove the rivets and replace them with grade 8 hardware...Does anyone have a different idea? thanks Greg

08-22-2016, 10:39 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1954 GMC 100 front spring rear hanger is loose... Nope, total loss, better let me take it off your hands. Seriously, I had to replace a couple of the cast shackle brackets on my 59 and used G8 bolts and nuts and it worked fine. Just make sure you get a good tight fit. I used fine thread bolts and self locking nuts. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-22-2016, 11:50 PM	#3
tr4boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: rocklin, California Posts: 72	Re: 1954 GMC 100 front spring rear hanger is loose... Thanks for the quick reply...One more task for the list! Greg



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