Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

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disco2hse
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Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

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Hi folks,

Wonder if folks could have a quick look at their offside front hanger. Mine is oddly off centre. While there is some wear and the hole is a little elongated (just replaced the spring bolt that was worn), it is not that far out.

Let me know if your offside hanger has the hole in the middle, or it is off-centred too.
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Alan

1983 ex-army FFR 109 Stage 1
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Re: Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

Post by Geoff »

OMG! Definitely unsafe to drive - take the vehicle off the road immediately and scrap it! Don't forget my daughter is still in NZ and I want to know she is safe from irresponsible owners like you :shock: :lol: :)

Seriously, if it's any comfort to you, 3 out of my 4 front hangers are off centre like that, and I haven't had an accident yet.
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Re: Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

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I've had the thing 12 years and don't recall noticing it before (which doesn't mean I didn't notice it, but just don't remember :roll: ) :lol:

And no, sorry. Nain't bein' scrapped.
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Re: Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

Post by map1275 »

Just looked and haven't noticed or remembered noticing before. In my case the chassis has a known history and never been touched in this area. My hole has no wear having changed the bushes myself. However an offset washer is present. Not as pronounced as yours but present.

My only guess is that it's an unmentioned factory correction method. Something like the factory provision for radio in the lower dash panel. Not a repair washer as per 110 where the rear arms attach to the axle tube, which was my initial impression.
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Re: Off centred hole in offside front spring hanger

Post by disco2hse »

Thanks for the confirmation. If I ever do a full body strip resto, I might see about measuring the chassis dimensions and see how far it is.
Alan

1983 ex-army FFR 109 Stage 1
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