KB3 leaf spring hangers?


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Post Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:19 pm

KB3 leaf spring hangers?

I have searched the site and found the post about using trailer parts of the appropriate sizes for rear leaf spring shackles.

However, I have not found a source for rear leaf spring hangers for a KB3. Does anyone happen to know a source for these?

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Post Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:47 pm

Re: KB3 leaf spring hangers?

You will have to be more descriptive including what this item does. . What you describe is not likely a spring hanger and more likely a spring perch. You might be asking for a spring shackle. Use Google to check this out.
https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&sxsr ... ent=psy-ab
https://www.google.ca/search?q=spring+p ... 45&bih=881
https://www.google.ca/search?q=truck+le ... 1745&hl=en
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Post Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:32 pm

Re: KB3 leaf spring hangers?

All of the spring suspension parts can be made or rebuilt. Here is some picture evidence.
I like to make the spring pads from steel tube. I drill the tube to fit the axle tube by using a hole-saw in my milling machine. This where a person can add a little height to the pad, if required.
Rather than using rivets to refasten the bracket to the frame, I drill one size under and ream to 7/16" for Grade 8 fasteners torqued to spec.
Attachments
PERCH DRILLED OUT ON LATHE.jpg
original damaged studs drilled out
PERCHES AND SHACKLES.jpg
all new shop made pieces
perch pin drilling.jpg
drilling out the old pin
shackle 2.jpg
shop made shackle
PERCH RUSTED AND BENT.jpg
corroded perch pin. (typical)
FUEL TANK FILLER LOCATION (2).jpg
home built shackles.
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Post Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:21 pm

Re: KB3 leaf spring hangers?

Thanks!

I have been searching and came across this site:

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/LEAFPROD.html

They have the leaf spring U bolts, mounting pad, plates, and hangers that will fit a KB3 with a ford 8.8 explorer conversion. Looks like the pieces are already there, which would eliminate the need for fabrication.

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