GU spring hangar repairs?
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 18:17
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Rowler
Hi All!
I have an GU cab chassis 2002 4.2td, having heard that they have problems with the rear COIL spring hangars bending upwards when under load I have decided to support the top hangars by use of thick steel (rsj) type of thing across the top of both hangars ( I will carry heavy loads often for work ) heavy springs & shocks coming for xmas. There are a few obstacles to overcome, firstly the fuel & brake lines on top of one of the hangars ( I intend to pack out the steel enough to clear these whilst still making solid contact with the exposed area on top of the hangar) I will then need to affix the rsj somehow to the chassis, there are three punched holes in the chassis rail right where I need them, I intend to use threaded hooks to hook the chassis & then tighten down on the rsj.
Does anybody see any problems?
Thanks Rowler (dave)
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 19:32
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 19:32
Sounds like you could have been better with the Leaf model..
anyway check out Patrol listtheres some experience in there.
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Follow Up By: Rowler - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:42
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:42
Bought the car to trip around Aus in 2005, work is just a temporary setback, oh & a tax write off too.
Seeya Dave
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Reply By: Member - Errol (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:04
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:04
Let,s know you go with it Rowler ? Why go overseas when you can ExplorOz
ERROL
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Follow Up By: Rowler - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:43
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:43
Will do Errol
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Reply By: Member - JohnR - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:38
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:38
Dave, remember the bigger the piece of RSJ you are fitting the higher you tray will have to be to clear it. I have a tool box up the middle right through to my
water tank and it has clearance easily with the 13mm piece of plate I have there. The brake lines have been passed under the plate.
The engineering
shop contends that there should be no bending now with NO bolts in the chassis, just the ones through the spring hanger. Have always respected this fellows judgement as an engineer.
I would agree with others commenting about welding stressed points in the chassis. Should not be on!!
Think the coils have been the way to go but I do see Trucksters point. Easy changes and fixes, nicer ride too.
Dave I could send a couple of pics if you like of the local solution.
Cheers
John
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Follow Up By: Rowler - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:45
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:45
Yes please to the pics,
My email is rowler2@senet.com.au
Thanks, Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 at 10:21
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 at 10:21
would like to see photos to ,I have a1999 GU coil cab so far they havent bent but its only early days ,thanksThis is not my car anymore
Peter
York 4x4
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 at 10:22
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 at 10:22
ooops , my email is phewitson@westnet.com.auThis is not my car anymore
Peter
York 4x4
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Reply By: Rowler - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:47
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 20:47
There is plenty of clearance under the tray, I see what you mean though no point using up the space if I don't have to.
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 22:41
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 at 22:41
Dave, I tried a photo or more just on dark but the flash over exposed it. Will do it tomorrow if am here or will be Thursday.
The space on
mine was important. Others locally used two 2"x1" rsj sections bolted in but cut down over the mount sections. I think
mine looks stronger
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