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Topic: rear spring mount on 93 F150
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4129
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 05:02 PM
   
I got the box off of KK's Lightning. The rear spring shackle itself is bent. The mount that is attached to the frame is also bent. I thought it was bolted on and could be unbolted and replaced, but it looks like it has huge rivets thru the frame holding it in place.  First of all, is that piece something I can get from a parts house? And if so, can I just grind the rivet heads off and use grade 8 bolts to put the new one back on? Or would it be better to try and straighten the one thats on there now? Or???? 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32424
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-30-2003 05:37 PM
When I lowered my '94, we ground the rivets off and replaced them with grade 8 bolts and we also tack welded them to the frame and bracket.I doubt the brackets are sold seperately, I bought a complete frame for a '86 F-150 once and it came with the brackets riveted on. ------------------
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2012
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-30-2003 06:03 PM
GGRRRRR!!!!!!!! I spent a bunch of time on a reply, and it got dumped.  OK...
Here's a Lightning parts page I found: http://stangstable.com/lightning_parts_list.htm And I found a part number for a rear spring shackle for a 93 F-150: E6TZ-5630-A Don't know if it's the same as the Lightning. Good Luck Rob 
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4129
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 06:46 PM
Do you think I should just try and straighten the bent bracket that's already there? It looks like the shackle is probably sold seperately, but that bracket may be a bear to find. Thanks guys.
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2012
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-30-2003 09:04 PM
I dunno Rob. I have a hard time making bent things "really" straight again. I want to say that you could find a new one, but I know better because I've tried to find new stuff for my truck and nobody makes it anymore.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4129
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 10:30 PM
It's bent down, and it's not kinked. I might have to try a really BFH and see if I can get it close again.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 201
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-31-2003 06:29 AM
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...is that piece something I can get from a parts house? And if so, can I just grind the rivet heads off and use grade 8 bolts to put the new one back on?
The spring hangers are available from the dealer, although it might be a special order item. Also while there, ask the shop foreman or service manager if he can burn you a copy of Bulletin No. 97-4-7 (Rivet Replacement) and this will give you the method to properly replace the hanger. I prefer to go to a heavy truck (or tractor) dealer to purchase what are called frame bolts (integral washer heads) in Grade 8.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4129
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-31-2003 09:06 AM
I'll have to find a different dealer to go to. The local dealer is a freakin crook, and the shop "foreman" is the owner's daughter.  And I got the distinct impression the one time we dealt with them that she didn't get that job based on how much she knew.Thanks for the replies. That bracket so far has been the only thing I wasn't sure if I could get a replacement piece for.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 201
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-31-2003 10:37 AM
There is a large dealer in GREENSBORO, but I can't remember the name.Anyways, when you go to the parts counter, ask the guy to show (and print) the illustration for the rear suspension and it will show you what is available for service replacement.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3226
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-01-2003 08:49 PM
It should be standard 2WD F150 issue. I would just change it. If you bought a lowering kit,you would probably have to change them anyway.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32424
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-01-2003 10:09 PM
Kid, send Ray an email. He's the most honest Ford dealer I know.------------------
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2012
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 06-02-2003 01:28 AM
Good idea Steve! No wonder you run this place  Ray can find damn near anything that was ever made by Ford.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32424
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-02-2003 03:06 PM
IIRC, the early Lightnings used the 4x4 frames for strength. I'm pretty sure I read that in the data sheets.------------------
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