where to find 63 inch leaf spring bracket?

[swynx]

Went to the local junkyard to see about the leafs. They said they don't come with shackles nor do they sell them... Wtf. I've managed to find the smaller shackle. But not the one that you use a previous hole for (the much larger bracket).. If this makes sense. The closest pull and save is like 80$ in gas and no guarantees it'll be there. Any one know where I can buy this bracket at?

 

[swynx]

http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut.../leaf_spring_rear_bracket_kit.html?3593=44697


I have found this part numerous places. just need the other one.

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

What...?

Why not use the Ranger hangers...?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Yea...you just need the leaf springs...and then move the stock front hanger forward 6"

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

This is the left front hanger, you can see where the old hanger was, and you also see where the new one is.

That is a new hanger, from Ford, for a ranger.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut.../leaf_spring_rear_bracket_kit.html?3593=44697


I have found this part numerous places. just need the other one.

If you're talking about the shackle hanger bracket, be careful to measure from the frame out to the edge of the spring. I was looking at using 97 f-150 shackle hanger brackets to bring the ride height back to stock after a hanger flip but they put the spring outboard about 3/4" more than stock. The chevy hanger may be the same. Using them would have meant moving the spring perch. I'm going to build my own. I did save the front and rear brackets for another project when I use a FW axle.
In the link you posted I saw the shackles and the hangers for sale separately as well as together so I don't get the problem, unless you are talking about the front hanger. If so, do what everyone else has suggested.

Richard

 

[Surrey]

You want to reuse your stock hangers (Those are what bolt onto the frame) or replacement original hangers. Not something off the chevy.

You also want to buy new Belltech 6400 shackles, or an equivalent product. They are designed to drop a fullsize chevy, not raise a Ranger, but its the right size for a Ranger. Chances are slim you'll find these in a wrecker, and they are only $60 or so new, so I wouldn't even waste the effort looking.

You have to move your front hanger forward a few inches, you dont have to move the back hanger at all. The leaf will bolt directly into the hanger on the front, and to a shackle in the back, and the shackle bolts into the rear hanger.

 

[brinker88]

Or if you want heavier duty hangers, Contact ruffstuffspecialties for the front of the rear hangers and contact Jungle (member & mod) on RCC (forum)