Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elks · 08-15-2022, 03:23 PM

So I broke a front leaf spring (custom alcan spring) When I pulled it off, I notice the front factory leaf mount is wallowed out a bit and wore down... Not sure if the PO had wrong sized bolt??? But now that I am into the project I would not mind upgrading the hangers.

I am aware of the B52 set up, I dont have the factory bumper but dont do not want to spend $550 to just fix the front hanger...

Any other options?

Of course this is for my my K5...

**DeadheadNM** · 08-15-2022, 04:37 PM

Moved to 4x4…

**Richard** · 08-15-2022, 07:19 PM

I would bet Diy 4x4 would sell just the front hangers if you are interested. Off road design has some but only for square bodies. Posting a wtb in the parts section is another route if you do not want to repair yours.

57taskforce · 08-16-2022, 12:09 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=662879&page=5

Post 122 is how I fixed the same problem on mine. You likely don’t NEED hangers, but to a point I can understand wanting to upgrade. What are your overall plans for your truck if you don’t mind me asking?

elks · 08-16-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=662879&page=5

Post 122 is how I fixed the same problem on mine. You likely don’t NEED hangers, but to a point I can understand wanting to upgrade. What are your overall plans for your truck if you don’t mind me asking?

I have it pretty much built how I want. It is a 72 Blazer, with EFI 350, 4 speed. 4.56 gears front and rear with Detroit locker. Custom Front and rear bumpers, 36" Swampers etc. I like the lift and the way it sits now etc. The PO had done the lift etc. When I contacted alcan spring to replace my broken leaf, they say the measurements are really funk. I have a factory length front spring (22" to 22") but it has a bunch of lift built in... Alot of arch for such a short spring... So I am trying to figure out if there is a better option...

Do you recall what size the washer was for repair? I swear my front bolts are 9/16 but the spring builder swears they should be 5/8 and 9/16 is an odd bolt size etc.

**kwmech** · 08-16-2022, 01:57 PM

What about just replacing with a factory hanger. 9/16 is not an odd size for these trucks or any chevy truck for that matter

elks · 08-16-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

What about just replacing with a factory hanger. 9/16 is not an odd size for these trucks or any chevy truck for that matter

Price? Do you have both sides available? As for the bolt I thought that was different. Maybe he was mixed up?

57taskforce · 08-16-2022, 05:00 PM

Mine are 9/16 bolts for sure. I just picked up the thickest 9/16th washer I could find.

**kwmech** · 08-16-2022, 05:08 PM

I just have the drivers side 45 shipped

gmikkels · 08-16-2022, 08:54 PM

I have a B52 kit that I am not going to use if that helps
Gene

08-15-2022, 03:23 PM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? So I broke a front leaf spring (custom alcan spring) When I pulled it off, I notice the front factory leaf mount is wallowed out a bit and wore down... Not sure if the PO had wrong sized bolt??? But now that I am into the project I would not mind upgrading the hangers. I am aware of the B52 set up, I dont have the factory bumper but dont do not want to spend $550 to just fix the front hanger... Any other options? Of course this is for my my K5... __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

08-15-2022, 04:37 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? Moved to 4x4… __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-15-2022, 07:19 PM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,889	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? I would bet Diy 4x4 would sell just the front hangers if you are interested. Off road design has some but only for square bodies. Posting a wtb in the parts section is another route if you do not want to repair yours. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

08-16-2022, 12:09 AM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,498	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=662879&page=5 Post 122 is how I fixed the same problem on mine. You likely don’t NEED hangers, but to a point I can understand wanting to upgrade. What are your overall plans for your truck if you don’t mind me asking? __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s Last edited by 57taskforce; 08-16-2022 at 12:31 AM.

08-16-2022, 01:57 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? What about just replacing with a factory hanger. 9/16 is not an odd size for these trucks or any chevy truck for that matter Attached Images

08-16-2022, 05:00 PM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,498	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? Mine are 9/16 bolts for sure. I just picked up the thickest 9/16th washer I could find. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

08-16-2022, 05:08 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? I just have the drivers side 45 shipped

08-16-2022, 08:54 PM	#10
gmikkels Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: franktown colorado Posts: 376	Re: Front Spring Hangers... Any Help? I have a B52 kit that I am not going to use if that helps Gene



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