Replacement for rusty spring hangers

[JeremyK5]

I thought I'd like to share some pictures of the replacement spring hangers I made for my k20 with the help of a local welding shop. They are thicker than non-rusted factory hangers by a little bit. Definitely thicker than what came off!!!

If there are enough people interested in these, I could probably get a vendor membership and start selling them here on ck5.

 

[scrappyk5]

Those look great , what did they cost ?

I know I need to replace mine.

 

[sweetk30]

my only real question is . . . . .



how is the frame rails ?

 

[79rustyk10]

Ive had a truck where those were shot, but the frame was far from ever having a safety issue at all. just lots surface rust with some scale. mine were full of mud and dirt when I got it too, and on the 79 I have now I made sure to get that crap out right away.

I think the problem with making those, is thats a pretty limited comsumer base. from my experience, usually by the time those spring hangers are that bad, the rest of the truck is pretty much dead anyways.

 

[JeremyK5]

I can get them made for $120 per side, with bolts and a quick paint job.

 

[JeremyK5]

The frame is in suprisingly good shape, just a little surface rust. It just looks like the brackets rusted out from mud and salt sitting on it too long.

 

[Cornfield creations]

GM still makes them new. Forget how much they were when we bought them for a 76. Good frame, just shot mounts. I'm thinking they were about $60. They look great though!