Rear spring parts---Help!
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Rear spring parts---Help!
Ok, in the process of fixing up the red truck I need to replace the spring mount brackets on the front of the rear springs, the shackles at the rear, and the bushings for it all. That was all well and good except I have 2 1/4 inch springs! So where can I find these parts without paying an arm and a leg? And a cheap(er) set of body mounts? Thanks!
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Nonetheless, I found a site in less than five seconds with 2.25-inch wide hangers: M963 Spring Hanger F250-F350 2.25''Spring
$37.37 each. Upgrade them by welding on backplates and gussets.
Leaf spring shackles? Make'em yourself with 1/4-inch plate. Easier with a plasma cutter or torch. Alternatively, visit Ballistic Fabrication.
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They are good with springs and trailers, but don't have much of a cross reference for older stuff. I did find those brackets, but my truck doesn't need those, it needs the other ones for the front end of the spring.
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Get the 2.5" spring hangers off of a 70's truck or 80's-90's 2wd. You can then run a .125" spacer on either side of the leaf in the hanger to make up for the narrower springs. The 2.5" wide stuff is everywhere.
Stuff for 3" springs is a little trickier, but the 80's-90's 4wd F-series and broncos had them so they aren't that bad to find either.
Stuff for 3" springs is a little trickier, but the 80's-90's 4wd F-series and broncos had them so they aren't that bad to find either.
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Thanks, I'll keep and eye out for those. I was able to find all the bushings I need on amazon.
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