What is leaf spring hangers?

What is leaf spring hangers?

Leaf spring hangers provide frame connections for the leaf springs and leaf spring shackles on the suspension systems of Pickup trucks and Vans. Leaf spring hangers are made from stamped or cast steel and riveted to the frame during the vehicle assembly. Without a shackle link, the suspension would have no way to flex.

What does a spring hanger do?

Spring hangers and spring supports are used to balance slight vertical displacements in the pipe system. These components work on the basis of pre-set helical coil springs which exert a variable supporting load over the range of movement in accordance with their specified spring characteristics.

How do I choose a spring hanger?

Variable Spring Hanger

1. Determine the hot load required and the pipe movement (up or down).
2. Estimate the travel range from the catalog.
3. Select the smallest spring size which has the hot load within the working travel (mid-range).

How do you adjust a spring hanger?

The tension on a spring hanger is adjusted by turning the load column. Increasing the load seen at the spring would be accomplished by tightening(turning clockwise) the load column at the connecting rod. Conversely,loosening (turning counter clockwise) the load column would cause the springload to decrease.

What kind of spring hangers do you use on a truck?

Heavy-Duty Trailer Leaf spring hangers are made from cast steel or fabricated from heavy gauge steel plate, and they will be welded to the frame with very few trailer hangers being bolt-on. Trailer suspensions will typically use slipper type leaf springs, so the hangers on trailers differ from truck hangers.

How big is a leaf spring hanger for a trailer?

Availability: Typically ships in 3 to 4 business days. Leaf spring hanger for 1-3/4 inch wide double-eye trailer leaf springs with 9/16 inch spring eye. 0.91 inches from center of hole to top of hanger.

Why are spring hangers so susceptible to wear?

Hangers that do not have bushings are more susceptible to spring pin wear because the grease layer is the only protection that the hanger has from wear. Wear in the hangers will weaken the structure of the hanger and will leave excessive play in the spring pin and hanger.

Why are my leaf spring hangers falling off my truck?

The leaf spring hangers on the trailer must retain the springs and allow them to slide along the hanger as they change length. The action of steel leaf springs sliding over the wear pad areas of the hanger will slowly cause wear of both the spring and hanger.

What kind of Spring hanger do I Need?

ATS Leaf Spring Hanger Brackets Are An Exact Fit For Your Specific Application. ATS Leaf Spring Hangers Are Made To Fit Existing Frame Bolt Holes At A Heavier Gauge Steel Than Original Equipment. ATS Carries A Large Selection Of Replacement Spring Hangers That Are Hard To Find Or Are Obsolete.

How does a leaf spring hanger work on a truck?

These parts play a significant role in the way your leaf spring works. Hangers will provide support to your leaf spring while being an attachment bracket that will mount the shackle of the leaf spring to the frame of your truck in the rear while mounting the spring to the frame in the front.

Is there a spring hanger for a Chevy Silverado?

This will NOT fit a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. We do not show a hanger available in the aftermarket for the front of the rear spring. More than likely will have to go to the dealership to purchase. This spring hanger fits Chevrolet / GMC, Kodiak / Topkick Medium Duty Trucks.

What kind of Spring hanger do I need for my GM Kodiak?

1 In Stock as of 6/11/2021 2:13:54 PM EST. Leaf spring hanger for Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick trucks with frame reinforcement. Fits the left or right hand for front of rear leaf spring applications. Our Michigan based experts can help.