Who makes good spring hangers?

[rusty ol ranger]

I need to replace the front spring hanger (rear axle) on my F250.

Since i use this mainly for hauling and towing heavy shit can anyone tell me who makes a quality replacement? Without spending OEM money (if they are even available)

 

[Roert42]

I don't think i've ever bought anything but dorman for replacement hanger and bushings and such.

Never really had an issue with them. They always came with a full set of grade 8 hardware.

 

[racsan]

stengal bros out of pa makes good quality hangers/suspension parts.

Stengel Bros Inc. - Springs, Steering, and Suspension Specialists

Springs, Steering, and Suspension Specialists

www.stengelbros.com

 

[franklin2]

stengal bros out of pa makes good quality hangers/suspension parts.

Stengel Bros Inc. - Springs, Steering, and Suspension Specialists

Springs, Steering, and Suspension Specialists

www.stengelbros.com

Nothing on their site says where their brackets come from. I bet they are the same Dorman stuff everyone else sells.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I kinda figured dorman would be fine but with the way shit is anymore figured id ask.

When i bought a shock mount for my 77 i got it from bronco graveyard, but the only hangers they have for my 97 are under 8500 GVW...i think i need to see if mine has 4 or 6 rivets...ive been seeing both listed for it

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Most of my stuff has been Dorman or ATS, also a bit of OEM stuff, but they all appear to be the same thing. If you want something heavier, you might have to build it

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Most of my stuff has been Dorman or ATS, also a bit of OEM stuff, but they all appear to be the same thing. If you want something heavier, you might have to build it

Nah i dont need heavier. Just didnt want something thats gonna bend or break first time i put 2500 in the bed

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Nah i dont need heavier. Just didnt want something thats gonna bend or break first time i put 2500 in the bed

OEM, Dorman and ATS are all pretty much identical. I think my F-150 has ATS but they might be OEM for the front hangers and at least one of the rears is Dorman. The only problem I had was the front hanger bolts for some reason started unscrewing themselves. I got a longer bolt and it got a regular nut and a Nylock nut with blue locktite. That resolved that strange problem.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

OEM, Dorman and ATS are all pretty much identical. I think my F-150 has ATS but they might be OEM for the front hangers and at least one of the rears is Dorman. The only problem I had was the front hanger bolts for some reason started unscrewing themselves. I got a longer bolt and it got a regular nut and a Nylock nut with blue locktite. That resolved that strange problem.

Where can i buy the eyelet bolt? Ive had no problem with bushings or the actual hanger but the bolt is elusive

 

[sgtsandman]

Where can i buy the eyelet bolt? Ive had no problem with bushings or the actual hanger but the bolt is elusive

Try these guys. This is where I got my grease able bolts when I replaced my leaf springs: https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/product/view/id/1509/s/greasable-bolts/

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Where can i buy the eyelet bolt? Ive had no problem with bushings or the actual hanger but the bolt is elusive

I believe I used a 5/8” grade 8…

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I believe I used a 5/8” grade 8…

I just found a good used one on ebay....

20 bucks for a used bolt.

Im not doing this myself...so i just wanted to get all the right shit togther so it goes smoothly

 

[Roert42]

I’ve always just bought grade 8 bolts at the hardware store. They’re not anything special, just regular bolts.