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Offline bboyd

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Can i cut 2" off the old hangers
« on: October 30, 2009, 07:21:33 pm »
Hey guys new to the site  dont know how i managed before but anyways im doing a full frame off resto of my 85 c10 lwb and im cheap as heck so instead of buying new hangers for 200 bucks i was wondering if anyone has ever just removed there old ones(hangers) and cut a few inches off and reinstalled them or if this would be possible as i dont forsee any issues with this any feedback would be greatly appreciated thanks guys  :D
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Offline y2k_harley

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Re: Can i cut 2" off the old hangers
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2009, 11:27:03 pm »
I was wondering the same thing.  If you could just move them up a couple inches or would the extra holes weaken the frame???
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Offline Blazin

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Re: Can i cut 2" off the old hangers
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 12:17:40 am »
Weld the old holes up if your worried about that.
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Re: Can i cut 2" off the old hangers
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 06:19:40 pm »
If you are attempting a cheap drop. cut them off, position them up where you want them and drill new holds and bolt them on.
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Offline y2k_harley

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Re: Can i cut 2" off the old hangers
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2009, 08:26:51 am »
When you bolt them on, I would spend a couple extra bucks and use GRADE 8 bolts and nuts.  Don't want to skimp on safety.
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