rear shackle mount sheared off
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rear shackle mount sheared off
i own a 93 f-250 standard cab.today ,i went under the truck to see why it was leaning.turns out the rear mount rusted then broke.my question is i dont know if there is enough good material left to weld?wanted to know if someone out there has a parts truck that i can get that part?
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We did both the shackle and hangers in Dad's 95 x-cab 4x4 in a weekend...would have had it in one day but the parts counter was closed by the time we noticed we needed new bolts. I think the whole project was about 100 bucks. Grind out the rivets and replace with the grade 8 bolts that come with the kit. Then it's all new and much safer than welding. From what I gather this is a common repair on our vintage of tricks.
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Thisis a fairly common problem, and most dealers stock the mounts and shackles. On mine the bolts were rusted into the shackles so bad that I replaced them, too. All the parts, both sides came to about 180 bux.
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Originally Posted by Ohio Ford Farm
Why get a used one? YOu can buy new from yoru ford dealer. I think the mount is about 58 bucks a side.
As far as used goes by the time you remove it from the donor truck, clean it up and install it you would be further ahead with new.
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I need to do mine as well. I think I'll just use a sawzall on either side of the shackel. Then the bolt should just fall out. Replace with new bolts and bushings if needed.
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Originally Posted by alz
I need to do mine as well. I think I'll just use a sawzall on either side of the shackel. Then the bolt should just fall out. Replace with new bolts and bushings if needed.
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nope, the ends either sawed off or ground down allows you to hammer out what is left.
rust is what is holding them in.
i have done many of these and i use ford shackles, bolts, nuts and hangers.
either through dealer or online they are the way to go.
do not use torchs by the tank.
even when using a grinder i take the proper precautions.
wear full coverage safety glasses.
keep fire extinguisher nearby.
rust is what is holding them in.
i have done many of these and i use ford shackles, bolts, nuts and hangers.
either through dealer or online they are the way to go.
do not use torchs by the tank.
even when using a grinder i take the proper precautions.
wear full coverage safety glasses.
keep fire extinguisher nearby.
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I am quite experienced with a torch, and very skilled with it, if I do say so myself.
That said-I'd rather just use my 4" grinder on mine, and I don't have any gas leaks- DO NOT USE A TORCH IN YOUR SITUATION!!!!!
I was able to get my old bolts out of my shackles where they bolt on to the springs, but not when they bolted to the hanger, and believe me, I tried a LOT of things, including a very strong impact trying to get the bolt to turn- it wasn't happening. Just bite the bullet and replace them.
That said-I'd rather just use my 4" grinder on mine, and I don't have any gas leaks- DO NOT USE A TORCH IN YOUR SITUATION!!!!!
I was able to get my old bolts out of my shackles where they bolt on to the springs, but not when they bolted to the hanger, and believe me, I tried a LOT of things, including a very strong impact trying to get the bolt to turn- it wasn't happening. Just bite the bullet and replace them.
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