changing shckle hangers?? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

joenlesa · 04-01-2006, 04:17 PM

I was changing the bushings in my shckle hangers when I discovered small hole in the "tube" part of the shackle hanger, so I did some searching on how to get that rivet out of the frame that holds the hanger on and it sounds like it would almost be easier to just cut out the "tube" part and weld in another one the same size. Just wondering if anyone had done this or had any suggestions, bearing in mind I dont have an air chisel. ???

Janster · 04-01-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joenlesa

I was changing the bushings in my shckle hangers when I discovered small hole in the "tube" part of the shackle hanger, so I did some searching on how to get that rivet out of the frame that holds the hanger on and it sounds like it would almost be easier to just cut out the "tube" part and weld in another one the same size. Just wondering if anyone had done this or had any suggestions, bearing in mind I dont have an air chisel. ???

And the vehicle is.......????

MX489 · 04-01-2006, 07:08 PM

I actually have the same question. My vehicle is a 93 Ranger. How should I go about fixing it. Would welding on a "new" one from a 93 Ranger with a blown motor that may be available be the best bet. Or could I rivet a replacement on in a now welding approach.

joenlesa · 04-01-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Janster

And the vehicle is.......????

Its a 74 jeep cj5

nagalfar · 04-01-2006, 09:32 PM

You can grind a rivet off.. it's not as fast as a torch, but like they say up town.. a butt's a butt when your in a rut!

04-01-2006, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
joenlesa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32541 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 26	changing shckle hangers?? I was changing the bushings in my shckle hangers when I discovered small hole in the "tube" part of the shackle hanger, so I did some searching on how to get that rivet out of the frame that holds the hanger on and it sounds like it would almost be easier to just cut out the "tube" part and weld in another one the same size. Just wondering if anyone had done this or had any suggestions, bearing in mind I dont have an air chisel. ???

04-01-2006, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
nagalfar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65916 Location: Utah Posts: 40	You can grind a rivet off.. it's not as fast as a torch, but like they say up town.. a butt's a butt when your in a rut! __________________ SAEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS Truth and Facts, will never get in the way of preconceived opinions.

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04-01-2006, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
MX489 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62257 Location: CT Posts: 209	I actually have the same question. My vehicle is a 93 Ranger. How should I go about fixing it. Would welding on a "new" one from a 93 Ranger with a blown motor that may be available be the best bet. Or could I rivet a replacement on in a now welding approach.