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Old 06-30-2013, 10:52 AM   #1
lucky71gmc
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Best way to replace a front spring hanger bracket?

My drivers front spring hanger bracket on a 1972 chev 1/2 ton 4 x 4 looks like it has been worked on with a grinder and welder. The spring bracket where the eye bolt of the spring goes thru is no longer at a right angle to the frame. This is twisting or putting pressure on the leaf springs sideways.
In trying to replace a hacked spring bracket can bolts be used in place of rivets? What other procedures are necessary to secure the bracket to the frame? Br.
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Old 06-30-2013, 01:05 PM   #2
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Re: Best way to replace a front spring hanger bracket?

If you use grade 8 nuts and bolts you'll be fine.
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Old 07-01-2013, 08:04 PM   #3
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Re: Best way to replace a front spring hanger bracket?

Thanks, spring is loading and unloading the shackles with the eyelet on a twist going thru gutters, no problems on a smooth road. Br.
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