The Ford Barn - View Single Post - 32 rear spring hangers, what’s up here? Booger welds

FlatheadTed · 09-05-2018, 02:45 PM

I could be wrong but I have seen this before , I have one here from sth America that someone has welded the spring hanger it looks the same ,it looks like they have tacked the HD backing plate at the same time .I would think its been over loaded and the spring action has cracked the forging this part is weak on a 32 to 34 spring compared to the 35 and on, if you plan on taking a heavy load a gusset could be welded in and redo the weld. Better still find some replacement axle housings .others may think differently. Ted .

09-05-2018, 02:45 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,755	Re: 32 rear spring hangers, what’s up here? I could be wrong but I have seen this before , I have one here from sth America that someone has welded the spring hanger it looks the same ,it looks like they have tacked the HD backing plate at the same time .I would think its been over loaded and the spring action has cracked the forging this part is weak on a 32 to 34 spring compared to the 35 and on, if you plan on taking a heavy load a gusset could be welded in and redo the weld. Better still find some replacement axle housings .others may think differently. Ted . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters , Last edited by FlatheadTed; 09-05-2018 at 07:25 PM.