Spring Hanger Replacment

[Kroeter]

Is it possible to replace the front, driver side spring hanger without taking the bed off or moving the fuel tank??

I know I'm looking for the easy way out, but it's worth shot if it's possible!!

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I've done it. Its a pain to get the bolts in behind the frame but it is possible.

 

[-Nathan-]

its stupid easy to pull the bed and fuel tank, not sure why you wouldnt do it.....

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Well for me...because its much faster not to do any of that when you have it up on a hoist.

 

[Kroeter]

Thanks

I'm working on it solo, so I was hoping not to have to take the others off.

Sasquatch-Ryda,

any advice in getting the bolts behind the frame? I'm assuming you are talking the tight fit between frame and fuel tank??

Thanks again

 

[F8LBITE]

Have you inspected your other hangers? They might not be that far behind for replacement.

 

[Kroeter]

Had the rears replaced last year, had it done at a Spring Shop.

The broken one is the front, driver side. I'm sure the other front is not far behind and figure I might as well do it at the same time.

I just don't want to take the bed or tank off if at all possible and was hoping to do it myself!

 

[yyc_tbird_sc]

When I did mine a couple years ago, I tried very hard to not have to remove the gas tank. But...it didn't work...couldn't get into where I need to get the bolts in place. I wound up supporting the gas tank on a jack, and just moving it out of the way a little bit in order to get at the front drivers side hanger. Good Luck!

 

[Kroeter]

YYC

Thanks. I've heard you can move the tank enough, so I'm going to give it a shot. I'm sure my 7 and 4 year old will hear some new four-lettered words.

Thanks and we'll seehow it goes!!

 

[yyc_tbird_sc]

Put that 7 year old's skinny little arms to work!!! He/she might be able reach enough in there to put a bolt in place...tell you wife you're bonding by working in the garage

 

[Kroeter]

YYC,

That is a great plan!! I will give it a try, my 7 year old is planning on taking this Ranger to his prom with Historical Plates on it!!!

Thanks!!!