leaf spring hanger replacement tools?
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leaf spring hanger replacement tools?
I have a 95 f150 4x4 and like many others my leaf spring hangers need to be replaced. I have read MANY post on the subject. It looks like the best way to get the rivets out is to use and angle grinder. Since I do not have an air compressor that works (Borrowed my bosses from '73,) is an electric angle grinder powerful enough? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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I bought the Ryobi 4" angle grinder AG401, its taken out everything Ive thrown at it. Buy a couple cutoff discs too, they come in handy. Its not my choice of brands if I thought I was going to use it on a weekly basis, but for a go to tool when needed its been great. Ive had it for 4 years now and if it dies, Im replacing it with the same. Buy a pair of welding gloves that way you have forearm protection as well.
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i had leather gloves that covered me to the long sleeves, the first time i did this i had little burn holes on my arms.
live and learn.
also i used a piece of slightly wet outdoor carpet by the fuel filler and i had an extinquisher within easy reach.
live and learn.
also i used a piece of slightly wet outdoor carpet by the fuel filler and i had an extinquisher within easy reach.
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Originally Posted by Liemavick
I bought the Ryobi 4" angle grinder AG401, its taken out everything Ive thrown at it. Buy a couple cutoff discs too, they come in handy. Its not my choice of brands if I thought I was going to use it on a weekly basis, but for a go to tool when needed its been great. Ive had it for 4 years now and if it dies, Im replacing it with the same. Buy a pair of welding gloves that way you have forearm protection as well.
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Just my .02 worth on the grinder. It'll probably be fine as along as you don't heavily load the motor in the grinder.
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No offense, but why would you try to replace a switch in a grinder that lists for less then $40? As far as overloading the Ryobi your right. It did slow down for a second when I cut a 1" groove across my double car driveway using a cutoff wheel. 
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I'm about to tackle the task myself also. What type of hardware did you use to mount the new spring hanger? I'm assuming grade 8, 1/2" bolts, but did you have to ream out the holes to fit?
Thanks
Rich
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Rich
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yeah i am using grade 8 1/2 bolts while I am under there i am replacing leaf springs (cracked), and shocks and shock mounts. I hate N.E. Salt. Also I got my air chisle to work so that worked mint.
