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help ...... front hanger has cracked

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help ...... front hanger has cracked

Post by stokedapollo »

my front hanger has cracked on drivers side at the weld wats the best way to repair it
is there any special things to do
i weld for a job but want to make sure of anything to do or not to do
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Post by Narrowscopeofreality »

You're a welder asking how to repair a weld?

I assume you're talking about the weld on a leaf spring hanger? Secure the plate to the chassis so it can't move, grind back the original weld, and weld it back up.
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Post by stokedapollo »

yeah yeah good dig that one
was just checking there wasnt any extra or specific things to do
so basicly clean make sure its in original spot and weld it back on
thanks for ya help
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Post by BadMav »

Are you talking about the actual shackle or the mount fixed to the chassis? Normally shackles aren't welded for that reason. If it is the shackle, toss it and make a new one, don't stuff around with it.
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Post by Narrowscopeofreality »

Couldn't help it.

If you are talking the plate, just clamp it to the chassis, no need to take it right off. grind the cracked weld right off, make sure theres no crap still on either surface then just weld it as you would normally weld mild steel. No tricks.
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Re: help help

Post by mike_nofx »

stokedapollo wrote:
i weld for a job
And yet you needed to know:
stokedapollo wrote:so basicly clean make sure its in original spot and weld it back on
haha. And i like your sig, but if u had a GQ you wouldnt have this problem!

Sorry mate!
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Post by bad_religion_au »

mike_nofx wrote:
haha. And i like your sig, but if u had a GQ you wouldnt have this problem!

Sorry mate!
no, he'd be asking how to repair cracked chassis
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Post by Shadow »

bad_religion_au wrote:
mike_nofx wrote:
haha. And i like your sig, but if u had a GQ you wouldnt have this problem!

Sorry mate!
no, he'd be asking how to repair cracked chassis
or how to stop death wobbles :finger: :finger:
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Post by stokedapollo »

lol funny lot you guys are
fixed it was really bad basicly the whole mount
the chassis tore out so i have refabbed my chassis at that point and now it drives like a new 4wd lol
i jacked it up and the drivers side one just fell off i was lucky
so its all good now
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Post by v840 »

Have you considered trading for a Jeep Wrangler?
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Post by ferrit »

my drivers side hilux front spring hanger did the same thing, just took to it with the mig and lots of amps :D
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Post by bazzle »

Very common on early MQ's with the steel top sleeve.
Also run a small reinforcing plate on the side or it WILL crack again.
Keep the bush well greased or if it siezes it will strain the joint more.

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Post by stokedapollo »

cheers guys and v840 why would i wanta jeep ha ha
me gf gonna lovethat
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Post by Marty SOC RACING »

make some up your self with thicker steel
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