2/4 to a 4/6 Question

[Lewis1129]

I currently have a 2/4 belltech kit on my truck. I do not have the original spring hangers that I took off to put on the drop hangers. Is there anyway to get the 4/6 and use the drop hangers. I really hate to spend $100+ each on new stock hangers. I didn’t pay that much for the whole 2/4 kit. I’m going with a set of belltech spindles and a flip kit. Anybody got some hangers laying around they want to get rid of?

 

[10mm Nut]

Rockauto has some aftermarket ones for under 60 each. I know you're looking for used ones, I am just throwing that out there in case you come up empty.

 

[618 Syndicate]

Can you not use adjustable shackles to get the drop you want? Every time I've been involved in a hangar swap there's been cursing and a grinder...

 

[10mm Nut]

Can you not use adjustable shackles to get the drop you want? Every time I've been involved in a hangar swap there's been cursing and a grinder...

He already has drop shackles and hangers with his 4 drop kit. He needs to go back to stock shackles and hangers then do the flip kit to get his 6 inch drop. Changing the current hangers won't be any drama since he's already got replacement hangers (bolted) to start with.

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

He already has drop shackles and hangers with his 4 drop kit. He needs to go back to stock shackles and hangers then do the flip kit to get his 6 inch drop. Changing the current hangers won't be any drama since he's already got replacement hangers (bolted) to start with.

The keyword to 618's statement was the very last one: "grinder"
His hangers wouldn't be savable, due the use of the grinder.

 

[618 Syndicate]

What I was meaning is to pick up the 2 inches the hanger drops with the shackles, but you're right, it shouldn't be too hard to swap.

And yes, I've never been able to remove factory hangers in reusable condition.

 

[10mm Nut]

From this point forward there won't be any need for grinders since he already did the hard part when he removed the originals.

He just needs a pair of stock hanger and he can bolt them in place of the Belltech hangers. That's why I responded initially that if he can't find any used ones they are available new. I scrapped all the ones I've had around here which is a shame because I don't grind the original ones off so they are still plenty reusable but I've never had anyone looking for any before.

 

[sewlow]

...but I've never had anyone looking for any before.

Anyone & damn near everyone that's done a 2/4, never keep their stock hangars. But eventually, they will be on the look-out for some when they finally realize that...
2/4 AIN'T ENOUGH!
It ain't. It just ain't!
Close. But no cigar.

 

[618 Syndicate]

From this point forward there won't be any need for grinders since he already did the hard part when he removed the originals.

He just needs a pair of stock hanger and he can bolt them in place of the Belltech hangers. That's why I responded initially that if he can't find any used ones they are available new. I scrapped all the ones I've had around here which is a shame because I don't grind the original ones off so they are still plenty reusable but I've never had anyone looking for any before.

You must live somewhere where rust isn't a thing...

 

[10mm Nut]

You must live somewhere where rust isn't a thing...

You are correct. We don't get any rust here.