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Old May 17, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Spring hangers

Wondering if anyone knows if you can bolt up the newer 99 up superduty rear spring hangers (the rear of rear) the bolt holes look to be in the same position in pictures that I can see but has anyone done this before?

The reason I ask is I'm putting in rear superduty leafs and the hangers they use are almost twice as thick as the ones on the truck, I know I can just trim the shackles a bit and they fit but I'd like to use the heavier brackets.

If anyone has measurements (of the superduty brackets) would be greatly appreciated.

Truck is a 87 f350 4x4
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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The mounting pattern where the bolts/rivets go are completely different. You could weld the newer design on but it won't be as easy as taking your old ones off and bolt the new ones on.
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Are holes in a wider pattern? Could one drill new holes or would you wind up half way on existing ones?
 
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I will go measure for you and tell you the differences.
 
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Old May 18, 2016 | 08:20 AM
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The Super Duty ones are just much bigger.

Top holes, left to right, center to center are 6.215" while yours are 5.25"
 
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