Front spring shackle brackets

christurney77 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2012, 10:04 AM

I'm trying to find a set of front spring shackle brackets. (what attaches the leaf spring to the frame, just in case I'm not calling it out right) Does anyone have any advice?

Flathead Red · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2012, 11:06 AM

Try Chassis Engineering. They make kits for rear springs, they might have front ones as well.

Red

mprsox · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 06:51 AM

hi.
i also like macs antique auto, they have a great online catalog, good prices, great service

macsautoparts.com

thanks,
mpr

christurney77 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 10:05 AM

Looked at Macs... No good. What I'm needing is what is physically attached to the frame. One side is badly worn. The other side could work.

petey shoes · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 10:23 AM

this may be tough to find as they are not a high demand item. if you can't locate one, find a parts truck to salvage one from. i suggest taking both sides, if possible. if that's not an option, a local fabrication shop could make some for you.

COMPLIT1107 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 01:44 PM

Try these guys:

Ford Leaf Spring Hangers | SD Truck Springs

Not a perfect match, but you may be able to get something to work...

Good luck!

OregonJen · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 11:33 PM

I got exactly what you need from Chucks Trucks. He can find lots of NOS parts...

christurney77 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-04-2012, 09:52 PM

Didn't see what chucks trucks has that I was looking for. Thanks though.....

OregonJen · #9 (**permalink**) 02-05-2012, 12:42 AM

Try calling him, his catalog may not show all the parts. I had to replace the same piece you described and he found it for me...

OregonJen · #10 (**permalink**) 02-05-2012, 12:45 AM

here is the web site, there are several other chucks trucks on line. Chucks Trucks LLC., Ford Truck Parts and Restoration, Chuck's Trucks, Chucks Trucks

christurney77 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-05-2012, 09:05 AM

Thanks, Will give a call Monday.

christurney77 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-05-2012, 09:43 AM

would anyone happen to have a parts book telling what the part number would be for the shackles?

OregonJen · #13 (**permalink**) 02-05-2012, 02:17 PM

Good photo in the Dennis Carpenter catalog.
21C-5340 for the front REAR bracket
21C-5339 for the front FRONT LEFT bracket. I think the Right is 5338
His name is Chuck Mantiglia, very nice guy. Mine cost $35 this past fall and were NOS. Came with US Army green primer on them. Only other option is to take them off and have a machine shop drill it out and put an oversize sleeve in it. Good luck...

christurney77 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Thanks for your assistance, OregonJen... very helpful!!!

christurney77 · #15 (**permalink**) 03-01-2012, 11:47 AM

After much searching, I found a used set of the needed brackets from a nice guy at the fordbarn forum. Got all four brackets for $50.00. Should have in the mail today. Then I can get back to work. BTW... Thanks again OregonJen for the part numbers.