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BAMF HD Shackle hangers

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

  1. Feb 6, 2021 at 11:43 PM
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    Been eyeing these for a while. Just placed an order, pumped to get my rear end in shape finally.
     
  2. Feb 16, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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  3. Feb 18, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Crossmember ✅

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  4. Mar 8, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    Bamf hangers and shackles installed with custom crosstubing

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  5. Mar 27, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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  6. Mar 27, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    I don't think you have enough material, you better hit the steel yard before you start.:rolleyes:
     
  7. Mar 27, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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  8. Apr 24, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    F: ADS 2.5" extended travel #700, Camburg UCAs, DuroBumps, CMC, TC Alignment Tabs R: ADS 2.5" extended travel, Deaver U402 Stage II, BAMF Hammer Hangers, Timbrem U-bolt flip and Bumpstops, extended brake lines, extended diff breather Armor: Full RCI Aluminum Skids minus Fuel, (rerouted exhaust cross-over), RCI Rear Bumper, Victory Offroad Aluminum Strike Bumper, RCI Sliders Recovery: Smittybilt X20 10k winch (synthetic line, Factor 55 1" Fairlead and Flatlink Splicer) Wheels: 255/85R16, AlphaEquipt Command 16x8 +0, .75" BORA Spacers Misc: AlphaEquipt Snorkel, TRP Low Profile Sharkfin, Vagabond Drifter 159 (someday)
    I can't seem to get these started. Anyone know if they were ever a different size?

    Edit: Nevermind. I ran a chase and it's good to go!
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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    F: ADS 2.5" extended travel #700, Camburg UCAs, DuroBumps, CMC, TC Alignment Tabs R: ADS 2.5" extended travel, Deaver U402 Stage II, BAMF Hammer Hangers, Timbrem U-bolt flip and Bumpstops, extended brake lines, extended diff breather Armor: Full RCI Aluminum Skids minus Fuel, (rerouted exhaust cross-over), RCI Rear Bumper, Victory Offroad Aluminum Strike Bumper, RCI Sliders Recovery: Smittybilt X20 10k winch (synthetic line, Factor 55 1" Fairlead and Flatlink Splicer) Wheels: 255/85R16, AlphaEquipt Command 16x8 +0, .75" BORA Spacers Misc: AlphaEquipt Snorkel, TRP Low Profile Sharkfin, Vagabond Drifter 159 (someday)
    Looks nice. Did you shim them in at all, like a playing card? I guess the reason for my question is clearance getting it back in after paint? Hopefully that makes sense
     
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  10. Apr 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    I actually thought about putting in a thin shim to protect the hangers powder coat, not necessarily for clearance when re-installing crossmember after paint. I did a few coats of primer and semi gloss spray paint and had no issues putting it back into place. If you were doing a thick powder coat on the crossmember id probably recommend fabbing it up with a shim in place to compensate for the powder.
     
  11. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    F: ADS 2.5" extended travel #700, Camburg UCAs, DuroBumps, CMC, TC Alignment Tabs R: ADS 2.5" extended travel, Deaver U402 Stage II, BAMF Hammer Hangers, Timbrem U-bolt flip and Bumpstops, extended brake lines, extended diff breather Armor: Full RCI Aluminum Skids minus Fuel, (rerouted exhaust cross-over), RCI Rear Bumper, Victory Offroad Aluminum Strike Bumper, RCI Sliders Recovery: Smittybilt X20 10k winch (synthetic line, Factor 55 1" Fairlead and Flatlink Splicer) Wheels: 255/85R16, AlphaEquipt Command 16x8 +0, .75" BORA Spacers Misc: AlphaEquipt Snorkel, TRP Low Profile Sharkfin, Vagabond Drifter 159 (someday)
    Cool. That makes sense. I am painting and did the same. Came out easily with the exception of the weld nuts. The plates fit over them like a stud and make removal interesting after welded. I had to spread the rear hangers to remove for the final welds and paint. The updated version looks a bit simpler.

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  12. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    Grab a couple 8"x11" sheets of gaskets material from auto zone and call it a day if you're worried about it. But honestly, how often are you thinking you'll be taking it off?
     
  13. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:46 PM
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    Never really. I did just to paint it properly. I just didn't expect it to be difficult the remove. Just caught me off guard.
     
  14. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:53 PM
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    For sure, especially if the hangers and leafs are already in and set. Did all mine before putting the leafs in to make sure everything was straight so it was a little bit of an easier process.
     
  15. Apr 28, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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    Final product. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I was amazed by how much I could flex the frame pushing on the hangers along the axis of the crossmember with my bare hands. This should solve that

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  16. May 17, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    I'm sure it was mentioned in this thread, but due to the dimensions for the BAMF hanger, this wouldn't interfere with the stock exhaust, correct?
     
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  17. May 17, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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  18. May 17, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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    I plan on doing an exhaust reroute so I can have that done at the same time. I thought it looked close, but thanks for confirming.
     
  19. May 22, 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    Bought these to save money from the Archive ones. Grinded off the rivets and drilled em out - super easy. My confidence level was so high that this was going to be a max 4 hour install. Until I lined up the hangar and it was literally impossible to get all 4 bolts in. Put the new shackle on, put the hangar on the shackle, jacked up axle - Nope. The bottom bolt holes aren’t lined up with the actual holes on the frame. 4 hours to put in 8 bolts...and 3 hours of that was spent swinging a deadblow at the hangar.

    Thank God its done but it makes sense now why some warned me about the BAMF hangars. I’m sure people have had an easy time - I’m just a regular dude saving money by doing it himself. But something didn't line up for me. Dont hate me for sharing my experience.

    Build quality is superb though and I’m happy to have saved my $200+. Time for some sushi and beers!

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  20. May 23, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    Curious why your holes didn’t line up. Did you try doing a test fit, putting just the hanger on the frame without anything else attached? How far off were the holes on the frame from the holes on the hanger?
     
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