Recently I have noticed my sources offering aftermarket rear hangers and shackles. I currently have to replace the rear hangers on a 95 F 150 What my question is? What is the quality difference between the aftermarket and the OEM has anyone had them side by side? I was told by someone they might be just reboxed OEM. Anyone with any insights?

 

When I did the rear frame brackets on my 86 I bought them from a Ford dealer for about $35. I think aftermarket ones are about the same price. Rock Auto, one of out sponsors has the frame mount (Dorman) for around $20. RockAuto Auto Parts

 

I used the Dormans from Ebay on my 88 f-250 and i have a utility box on the back my truck weighs 8200 empty! no problems and ive hauled a cube of cinder block and the sand and the mortar at the same time. pretty happy with the dormans.

 

I was going for the DORMAN'S. I seen some other version, but havent had them all to compare. FORD raised their prices, I buy from same dealer all the time for work, and for some reason for decided to go and raise prices.

 

Leaf Springs and Suspension Parts by Auto and Truck Springs Ask for Bob just did a complete front and rear suspension on my 96 F250 his spring hangars and hardware are the nicest i've seen and are the cheapest price also.

 

have you thought of flipping your shackles over ?
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Not Familiar with this? Explain why? and the benefits?

 

all depends what you want to do with your truck . if you are looking to lift it the shackle flip will add 4-5 inches of lift , if you have blocks on the back then you can do away with them and sit about the same or 2 inches higher than stock ( thats with 2 inch blocks )
the truck should ride a little better but a lot depends on your springs

 

Stengle Brothers....about $25 each.

 

Ford F SERIES Rear Leaf Spring Hanger/Shackle Assembly Kit, Complete, fits 3" Wide Leaf Spring **FREE SHIPPING**

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Does the Stengel Bros unit also use grade 8 bolts? If so, that's what I'm gettin'.

 

I just replaced all four of mine plus the shackles and the bushings. I went back to Ford.

I will not use "made in China" parts! Junk, as far as I am concerned.

 

Do you know how much Ford charged you for a RR spring hanger,Hanger mounting hardware, a shackle, two spring eye bolts/nuts, & bushings?

 

Are you really asking a question or being a smart butt???

If serious I'll have to dig up receipts for the parts.

 

I'm asking. I could see how I worded the question it could be read a couple of different ways. I should have asked "Do you remember...".

 

If a truck rusted out to the point it requires those parts replaced, realistically what are the odds it will outlive yet another set of hangers/shackles, even if what is used is the cheaper "made in China" type replacement parts?