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84 400 · 06-15-2009, 04:11 PM

Trying to decided what to do about this. First off does anyone sell repops of this part??

Truck is a 77 K10 and the font rear spring hanger has rot through and is scally. I am planning on lifting the truck 4 inches with a rear shackle flip. We primarily use this truck to haul stuff and as a weekend warrior. Should I just weld the whole and plate the area?? Input would be very helpful

this is a video I made to show the rot

YouTube - spring hanger rot

thanks

vern350 · 06-15-2009, 07:18 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=145

I'm looking for a set as well, need to convert from 2wd to 4wd. Hard item to come by. LMC has them. If the link doesn't work, its on page 145.

84 400 · 06-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vern350

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=145

I'm looking for a set as well, need to convert from 2wd to 4wd. Hard item to come by. LMC has them. If the link doesn't work, its on page 145.

Thanks for the link I am going to order those. I got a newbee question..... How do you install the new rivits?? I figured i can grind the heads off the old ones and drive them out but How do you install the new ones?

vern350 · 06-16-2009, 12:07 AM

Just use some new bolts and nuts.

whiskeydented · 06-15-2009, 07:40 PM

I would replace that and not even bother trying to patch it. I just junked 2 trucks last summer. I removed the rear hangers off of one. I guess I'll start taking the fronts off if I come across any more 4x's to part out. You could try this guy.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/1206365015.html

84 400 · 06-15-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskeydented

I would replace that and not even bother trying to patch it. I just junked 2 trucks last summer. I removed the rear hangers off of one. I guess I'll start taking the fronts off if I come across any more 4x's to part out. You could try this guy.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/1206365015.html

Yeah I know Mike. I actually bought my doors hood from him. petty cool guy he always has a bunch of parts.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-15-2009, 10:41 PM

replace it do it right

**N2TRUX** · 06-16-2009, 12:08 AM

Just bolt them back on. Use quality hardware and they will do just fine.

asphaltburner · 06-16-2009, 12:31 AM

Yo! 84 400! Howdy!
I used grade eight nuts/bolts/lockwashers to reinstall a replacement for my bent crossmember at the rear of my frame,...heavy duty repair!
I HAVE peened new rivets before,...but the grade eights are tougher, and pounding out a round knob on the end of those rivets is a real PITA in a tight space. It'd look origonal that way though,...if you must.
Todd.

84 400 · 06-16-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by asphaltburner

Yo! 84 400! Howdy!
I used grade eight nuts/bolts/lockwashers to reinstall a replacement for my bent crossmember at the rear of my frame,...heavy duty repair!
I HAVE peened new rivets before,...but the grade eights are tougher, and pounding out a round knob on the end of those rivets is a real PITA in a tight space. It'd look origonal that way though,...if you must.
Todd.

Yeah man no need for originality. I am doing a lift anyway. To be honest i am not a fastener expert. With this application do I want to be running flat/lock washers. I think flat would be good to spread the load but am unsure on the best way to lock the nuts. Also torque on them?? As tight as i can get or......

Thanks again for giving me input Just trying to do this the right way.

Kawaii · 06-16-2009, 11:38 PM

If your going to put it back on with nuts and bolts why not lock tight it to?

babyJay · 06-17-2009, 07:05 AM

^^^I agree with Jess^^^

84 400 · 06-22-2009, 12:39 PM

well shelled out what LMC asked and got them hee today......

I would hope at the price they wanted they are good quality.

And i was right they are GM parts!!! Its always nice to open a box and find a good part inside. So loooks like i need to start grinding and punching some rivets now ha.

Thanks again for all the help

mainermikeyd · 07-23-2009, 09:54 AM

84 400 What size bolts did you use???

06-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Sroing hange rot??? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=145 I'm looking for a set as well, need to convert from 2wd to 4wd. Hard item to come by. LMC has them. If the link doesn't work, its on page 145.

06-16-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Spring hanger rot??? Just use some new bolts and nuts.

06-15-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Sroing hange rot??? I would replace that and not even bother trying to patch it. I just junked 2 trucks last summer. I removed the rear hangers off of one. I guess I'll start taking the fronts off if I come across any more 4x's to part out. You could try this guy. http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/1206365015.html Last edited by whiskeydented; 06-15-2009 at 07:41 PM.

06-15-2009, 10:41 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Spring hanger rot??? replace it do it right __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-16-2009, 12:08 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Spring hanger rot??? Just bolt them back on. Use quality hardware and they will do just fine. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#9
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Spring hanger rot??? Yo! 84 400! Howdy! I used grade eight nuts/bolts/lockwashers to reinstall a replacement for my bent crossmember at the rear of my frame,...heavy duty repair! I HAVE peened new rivets before,...but the grade eights are tougher, and pounding out a round knob on the end of those rivets is a real PITA in a tight space. It'd look origonal that way though,...if you must. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

06-16-2009, 11:38 PM	#11
Kawaii Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 4	Re: Spring hanger rot??? If your going to put it back on with nuts and bolts why not lock tight it to?

06-17-2009, 07:05 AM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Spring hanger rot??? ^^^I agree with Jess^^^ __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-22-2009, 12:39 PM	#13
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Spring hanger rot??? well shelled out what LMC asked and got them hee today...... I would hope at the price they wanted they are good quality. And i was right they are GM parts!!! Its always nice to open a box and find a good part inside. So loooks like i need to start grinding and punching some rivets now ha. Thanks again for all the help __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

07-23-2009, 09:54 AM	#14
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	Re: Spring hanger rot??? 84 400 What size bolts did you use??? __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed



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