Rear Spring rusted completely loose
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Rear Spring rusted completely loose
I've got a 2000 Ford Ranger 2WD. Maybe a year ago, I replaced the hangers on the rear of the passenger-side spring because it was nearly rusted through. Today I'm driving home and hear some creaking noises coming from the back, and after getting home and taking a closer look, now notice the entire back of the same spring has rusted completely loose from the frame and is resting against the bottom of the bed. Not a very pretty sight, and definitely not looking like a cheap or easy fix. Any suggestions on what I'm looking at to fix this, and what it might cost? Thanks!
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I've got a 2000 Ford Ranger 2WD. Maybe a year ago, I replaced the hangers on the rear of the passenger-side spring because it was nearly rusted through. Today I'm driving home and hear some creaking noises coming from the back, and after getting home and taking a closer look, now notice the entire back of the same spring has rusted completely loose from the frame and is resting against the bottom of the bed. Not a very pretty sight, and definitely not looking like a cheap or easy fix. Any suggestions on what I'm looking at to fix this, and what it might cost? Thanks!
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I believe it was the spring hangers that I replaced previously. This time, the bracket that attaches the rear of the spring to the frame itself rusted away, and the back of the spring ended up sitting against the bottom of the bed.
I just got the truck back from the garage today, parts and labor to replace the spring hanger and shackle was $174.76 which was cheaper than I expected. The guy had to grind the rivets off, the frame itself was in good shape, and the new parts were bolted on. He told me, which I've heard the same from others, that for some reason, this is a common failure on these trucks, and always seems to be the passengers side that goes first.
I just got the truck back from the garage today, parts and labor to replace the spring hanger and shackle was $174.76 which was cheaper than I expected. The guy had to grind the rivets off, the frame itself was in good shape, and the new parts were bolted on. He told me, which I've heard the same from others, that for some reason, this is a common failure on these trucks, and always seems to be the passengers side that goes first.
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