New Resr Springs Too Wide for Hanger - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RussG · 03-01-2017, 03:22 PM

I have a 1949 3100 and recently purchased new rear lowering springs. I tried to install them but the spring is too wide for the hanger. The old spring measures about 1.69" the new one is 1.72-1.74". Has anyone had this same problem and what was done to fix it? Thanks Russ

**mr48chev** · 03-01-2017, 03:32 PM

It was always my understanding that stock springs were 1.750 or 1-3/4 inches.

I think on the front of my truck I had to take a bit off the inside of the hanger or "smooth it out' when I put it together because the hangers were slightly collapsed due to possible over tightening at some time.

On yours it shouldn't take much work with a flat file, flap wheel or grinder to take a couple thousandths off to get it to clear. Even with the bolt/pin tight in the hanger the spring should swing up and down on the bolt easily as you don't want it to bind up.

*Jesse Z* · 03-02-2017, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

On yours it shouldn't take much work with a flat file, flap wheel or grinder to take a couple thousandths off to get it to clear.

I agree: hit the mounting eyes with a sanding disc on an angle grinder, cover it with some fresh paint, and you're done.

03-01-2017, 03:22 PM	#1
RussG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1	New Resr Springs Too Wide for Hanger I have a 1949 3100 and recently purchased new rear lowering springs. I tried to install them but the spring is too wide for the hanger. The old spring measures about 1.69" the new one is 1.72-1.74". Has anyone had this same problem and what was done to fix it? Thanks Russ

03-01-2017, 03:32 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: New Resr Springs Too Wide for Hanger It was always my understanding that stock springs were 1.750 or 1-3/4 inches. I think on the front of my truck I had to take a bit off the inside of the hanger or "smooth it out' when I put it together because the hangers were slightly collapsed due to possible over tightening at some time. On yours it shouldn't take much work with a flat file, flap wheel or grinder to take a couple thousandths off to get it to clear. Even with the bolt/pin tight in the hanger the spring should swing up and down on the bolt easily as you don't want it to bind up. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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