need picks of front outboarded spring perches (not reversal)

slickrock · 10-26-09, 02:10 PM

After I did an SOA on my 40 with a 60 series front axle, I need to move my front spring shackle mount out 1" more. It was already outboarded 1.75" but, I had to move the axle perches out even more than when I had an SUA set up. Since it looks like I will have to make some type of frame box for the shackle mount, I could use some ideas. Thanks.

EWheeler · 10-26-09, 06:40 PM

Make your own frame outboarding bracket, similar to the Ruffstuff brackets. It will give you a wider area to weld the shackle hanger to. I make a similar bracket for my front spring hanger but am SOA. It is the same concept.

My bracket:

Ruffstuff outboarding bracket:

Frame Outriggers 4.5" [0692200] - $57.00

slickrock · 10-27-09, 08:53 AM

That is perfect. exactly the type of mounts I have. (but I am not shackle reversed). It looks like you used a piece of angle and another 1/4" piece of flat stock for the 45* piece?

Much more simplier than I was thinking.

EWheeler · 10-27-09, 10:46 AM

Nope, just had some 4x4x1/4" box left over from my front bumper that I cut for the gusset. The two big boys on the left:

In place:

The only difference is that you will want to box in the bottom of the gusset to give yourself a mounting surface flush with the bottom of the frame for the shackle hanger to mate to. Post up pics of what you end up doing.

Plowboy · 10-27-09, 06:32 PM

What about using a rear 40 hanger on the front? Then you just have to figure out the shackle hanger

jefishing · 10-27-09, 07:14 PM

Ewheeler that looks nice and very clean. That is also one bad A$$ bumper.Where did you get the front hanger at and did you use the stock hanger for the rear?

EWheeler · 10-27-09, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the comps.

Spring hanger & shackle hanger are from Ruffstuff Specialties. Best customer service of any of the pre-made fab parts bar-none and, he is a cruiser guy to boot! Use the pirate discount for 10% off.

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