Hammer Hangers® by Archive Garage 2005-2023 Tacoma Shackle Hangers

Thanks for the response, read your email as well this morning got a few installs to do in the two weeks but will be ordering real soon! Can’t wait, I’ve heard so many good things

 

understatement of the year. they are beyond strong for what we're using them for. Eric nailed it.

 

Very true, I managed to tweak one of my shackles when I bent my OEM hanger on a rock. Whoops.

 

Minor report on the ARB/OME Dakar emails, I sent an email asking for an update on any progress a couple weeks ago and have not received any response. They could be ignoring me or they may not want to admit they need to revise the springs to avoid customers pushing for warranty claims.

Also, I think Dobinsons springs (see pics) are possibly the best springs available at a lower price point, see pic. I'd definitely look at Dobinsons if you are thinking of Dakars with their issues.

Deaver U402 expo series are good. Icon RXT are prone to axle wrap due to large stepping of leaves. Alcans are too long for stock hangers, good for Hh. All Pro are poor quality and too long for stock hangers, and I'd steer clear unless you already have them. I'm just saying this to put info out to help people spend money wisely.

Here is my customer with the Dobinsons 4 over 2 option I believe:

 

What about the dobinsons makes you say they’re better? Just the shorter second leaf?

 

Disclaimer: My opinion is based on pictures and my customer beating on them and using them with Archive shock relocation and Hammer hangers. There is not alot of data on them that I've seen.
The entire design looks better, Dakars double overload doesn't make sense. Notice the tight spring clips on Dobinsons, the Dakars have ridiculous clip gap that lets the leaves get separated.

 

any love for Deavers?

 

That’s interesting. I know someone else with the springs (stock hangers) who also likes them. Guess I’ll have to give them a serious look when these eventually die.

He mentioned deavers

 

oops, meant their long travel F67 or SUA.

 

F67 doesn't fit stock hangers. U539/540HD SUA and U644/645 SUA are good for stock hanger locations.

 

Shipping time getting close for my hangers? Need to modify my ARB/OME CS047R Dakars. Since they are off the truck will dismantle them and cut back the second leaf. Either cut or take out the third leaf, relocate spacers, install prothane bushings on both ends of springs. Should there be any mods to the overloads and/or clips?

 

For the clips, you could drill new holes to move the bolts down closer to the main leaf, the ridiculous gap OME puts in the clips is part of why they fan out like some creature on Jurassic Park
Please refer to quoted lead time and message me for updates

 

word, I'm not the only one who raised an eyebrow at delivery. I seriously thought it was like for shipping and the real hardware was included elsewhere..nope. order a SD pack, gets the ginormous clips as the HD pack. I'm considering SUA instead of swapping leaf packs.

 

Thinking about buying hangers from the competitors? Hammer hangers do not have any permanent threads welded in, its all replaceable bolts and nuts. Here's a failure from the competitors to show why welded in nuts are not a good idea

There's a dozen reasons why Hammer hangers are worth every penny. I've poured over every detail.

 

I love mine. Great work eric. I wouldnt call others copy cats but I think you were the first...

 

I received my Hammer Hangers and cross tube today. I will eventually be doing this in my driveway if anyone has any useful tips I am all ears. I have a Makita grinder a right angle drill , a pancake compressor and a air chisel. Anything else I mak need ?

 

I like using a ball joint press kit on the 4 rivets parallel to the ground. Grind the heads off, then press them out.

 

Thanks. Good to know

 

go back a few pages, there's a big discussion on removal techniques. essentially cut off wheel to remove head and then a punch to hammer it out. a drill out where the head was. it helps if rivet doesn't want to go. air chisel, be careful the frame is pretty soft stuff.

 

Flexin them hangers like a true poser.