Drivers side front cracked bad, almost around every rivet, has anybody had this happen? I'm thinking maybe easier to replace entire bracket than weld...

Any ideas?

 

Replace it. If it's cracked in several places, the welds will hold but it'll just crack somewhere else.

 

mine was totalled from the front axle being torn off, i got the new perches at pick a part, try the military surplus in ogden utah, boyce equipment.

 

I welded mine for a temp fix to get me on the road again. But I took it off and did it. That was about 6 months ago and to be honest I just went out to look at it and looks fine. I forgot I had done this, I'm old give me a break. I did use the tig to get more heat into it and control a bit better. I say replace it if you have the time and money, weld it if you gotta get it back on the road until you get time and money to get the new hanger.

 

How did you remove it to weld? I want to replace, they cant cost that much but I cant seem to find one to buy, know of somewhere?

 

I was told there's a guy on Ramcharger Central that does new ones, goes by the name of "Jungle" on there.

My info's a bit aged, but some things never change.

Mark.

 

definitely look at jungles drop brackets. they are a solid upgrade. i beleive he's on here, too....

 

Leaving yourself wide open there Mark.

Mine broke also but was able to get a right one from the dealer, left ones were not available.

 

Open for what?
I'm "only" 41!

Mark.

 

Thanks guys, Jungles upgrade will work perfect.