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BAMF HD Shackle hangers

Discussion in 'Bay Area Metal Fabrication' started by JLee, Jun 13, 2017.

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  1. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    I just grind flush with frame, drill in the center with 3/8" drill bit about a 1/4" deep, apply a bit of heat with a propane torch, then air hammer out. Works every time for me
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    I grinded, drilled, and pressed.
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    Agree, you can do this yourself. various methods may be needed.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Anybody have any shoulda-coulda-woulda on their installs?? Going under the knife hopefully in the next week.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    I forgot to fill my beer fridge before hand. Didnt realize until halfway through. :( Total fuckup on my part!
     
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  6. Dec 3, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    I had adequate cans of Revision DIPA on hand. My bullshit problem turned out to be wearing a Fleece garment that was showered with steel shavings from excess use of the grinder, and that garment was thrown out. serves me right for not dressing for success. I annoyed my neighbors because I have a foul mouth and i worked on this project in the street for more than two days. If your cool you'll get this done in a few hours.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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    Plasma cutter makes everything so much easier and faster. It’s not terribly difficult, it’s just monotonous grinding and drilling. Earplugs are a good idea too.
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    Makes sense, wear shitty clothes, & I luckily have a garage i can fit in, its cold AF in Utah rn so i'll be pumping the heater no doubt. Thanks!

    Did a hard ponder on a plasma rental, have a local Sunbelt Rentals that'll rent them out for $65 a day.. but i think im going with the grind and grade 8 bolt/press technique because that shits sitting in the toolbox. Also have some step drill bits on standby. & earplugs is solid advice thanks!
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    You're good. Drill/grind the heads off and punch them through. A lot of folks in this thread make it out to be way more difficult then it really is. Certain rivets are easier with the grinder, others easier with drill bits/step drill. Dealer's choice! :cheers:
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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    I ground down the rivets then hit the stock hangers with a bfh. Ground them down again then plasma and an air hammer. Still have to drill the holes for the new hardware.
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    Which Grease Pins are these ? can dm me a link or brand and size please. Thank you
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    Do these hangers provide any lift?
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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    Nope, just beefy as hell!
     
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    Thanks
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    Go to Autzone and rent a balljoint press kit.

    Drink a beer

    Grind the rivets flat

    Drink a beer

    Use a short 1/2" bolt to press the body of the rivet out

    Drink a beer

    Bolt up you new shackle hangers

    Yell at your "helper" who emptied the beer fridge while you were working.
     
    Arcticelf, Dec 8, 2020
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  18. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:23 AM
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    The install isn't THAT bad to the point where you need a plasma/liquid wrench. Would it make it easier? Sure. Taking your time and many hands make light work.
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    Having use a plasma and a ball joint press to take those rivets out: the press is easier and more pleasant.

    Cutting blind holts with a plasma in a confined space sucks.
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    I bet. I enjoy the fact that I can sit Indian style under the rear of the truck and work on it without using a jack or jack stand.

    Very loud and very annoying.
     
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