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Old 03-02-2011, 08:43 PM   #1
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Unhappy leaf spring hangers welds broke
any ideas on how to fix the hangers so they don't brake again? is there a kit or fix from lippert?

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Old 03-02-2011, 08:45 PM   #2
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did the hanger break off the frame or off the axle tube?
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Old 03-02-2011, 11:32 PM   #3
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Being what it supports, bring it to a quailty welding shop and get it down right and reinforced.
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Old 03-03-2011, 08:56 AM   #4
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A picture or two would be nice but Scubieman gave you the right advice. Professional welder, fixed right!
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:40 PM   #5
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heres the pictures, i had them rewelded and reinforced at a shop.hopefully this'll work.
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Old 03-07-2011, 06:30 PM   #6
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you did it the rite way
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Old 03-07-2011, 07:43 PM   #7
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hey atleast you didnt have the axles fall out from under it!

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Old 03-07-2011, 08:37 PM   #8
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It was close. 1 hanger was holding everything
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Old 03-07-2011, 09:04 PM   #9
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did you add a lift in while you were at it? parents added in 2"
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Old 03-08-2011, 05:54 PM   #10
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No lift, I didn't feel it was needed.
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