I think I need to beef my spring hangers on my scout.

Is just rewelding them good enough? The factory stuff looks like hell.

Or should I add plating too to make them more rigid?

or the last idea (I don't REALLY want to do this) Replace them all together??

Whaddya guy think:confused: :beer:

Thanks in advance.

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
I think I need to beef my spring hangers on my scout.

Is just rewelding them good enough? The factory stuff looks like hell.

Or should I add plating too to make them more rigid?

or the last idea (I don't REALLY want to do this) Replace them all together??

Whaddya guy think:confused: :beer:

Thanks in advance.

The important thing to fix is the rear of the front springs - the fixed end.

Patty will probably post some pics of his.

Basically take a chunk of.. 1/8" or 3/16" or 1/4" plate and weld it to the bottom rear of the fixed hanger, and then weld the other end to the frame a few inches back to make a triangular gusset.

That's the #1 most common failure point.

While you're there, check the frame side body mounts in that area and make sure they're not cracking off. :D

I'm not too sure how to beef up the rears.. I've just settled for re-welding the bottom section of the brackets every time I grind 'em off on a rock. :D

Actually, I don't think I have any pictures, since my welds are so ugly. On the inside, I welded flate plate across the hanger and frame, because the frame was a little dimpled from impacts. That spreads the upward load into the frame better.

On the back side, I used 2x2 box tubing, cut to angle, so it fits between the back of hte hanger and the frame. Sits flush with the bottom of the frame.

I lied. Here is a poor picture

http://www.ihssii.org/Hooper/Images-Technical/NegativeArch.jpg

Thanks for the info guys, that's exactly what I wanted ;)

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Thanks for the info guys, that's exactly what I wanted ;)

Notice the slightly bent spring? Something has to give, somewhere...... If you beef up the spring hangers.....

Originally posted by Hooper


Notice the slightly bent spring? Something has to give, somewhere...... If you beef up the spring hangers.....

hmm, sound like a good argument for a RS :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

I'd defintely rather be sitting on the trail with a SLIGHTLY bent spring that a BROKEN spring hanger. Considering that I don't have an on board welder.

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite


hmm, sound like a good argument for a RS :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Speaking of RS, having fun with that long length front driveshaft that has been giving you so much trouble because of your RS Rusty????? :D

Yes, RS helps prevent bending springs and knocking spring hangers off, at the expense of loss of traction, approach angles (had a lot of fun getting up high rider wall last time didn't you? ;) )and front driveline length issues, as well as.... never mind :D

I bent that spring goofing around in an icy parking lot. Broke all four tires loose and slid into a curb. Ouch. Couldn't walk on this ice it was so slippery. Teach me to screw around...... ;)

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
I'd defintely rather be sitting on the trail with a SLIGHTLY bent spring that a BROKEN spring hanger. Considering that I don't have an on board welder.

Yep. Tweaked spring, no biggy. Easy to repair/replace, and not critical on the trail.

Bend or shear a spring hanger on the trail, and you are in a tough spot.....

Originally posted by Hooper


Speaking of RS, having fun with that long length front driveshaft that has been giving you so much trouble because of your RS Rusty????? :D


No comment :flipoff2:

Well I for one am GLAD we've had this RS talk. ;):flipoff2: ;):flipoff2:

Originally posted by tsm1mt


The important thing to fix is the rear of the front springs - the fixed end.


Basically take a chunk of.. 1/8" or 3/16" or 1/4" plate and weld it to the bottom rear of the fixed hanger, and then weld the other end to the frame a few inches back to make a triangular gusset.



Another way to do it is to take a piece of 1/4" plate, heat it up, and whoommp it around the hanger, wrapping the hanger and welding to both that and the frame.