Western Chassis hangers

[zclif2601]

So I got them in the mail and DAMN do these things look good! Also one thing I'm not sure how do I tell which side goes on which?
I plan on running 3'' drop coils and these hangers with rt leafs that i need to pick up from Chris.
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[mikset]

When you get the old ones off you'll see they only line up correctly on one side or the other with the holes.

[zclif2601]

Alright cool thank you

[uwntsumrtII]

hey, I have that SAME box sittin under my coffee table.........along with some door handles, F&B TB......:biggthumpup:

[01silvr-cc-rt]

I just installed the hagers the other day and don't see how they could be side specific unless you are talking about what ones go in the front and what ones go in the back (hangers vs. shackles)... Oh and what are the tourqe specs on the bolts that mount it to the frame cause mine didn't come with the specs and I cant find them online anywhere. Anybody ever thought about welding them to the frame? Just wondering how well they would hold up with constant abuse at the drag strip...

[zclif2601]

hey, I have that SAME box sittin under my coffee table.........along with some door handles, F&B TB......:biggthumpup:

lol I like the saying on the box, pretty clever haha your amber truck is my background on my comp at the moment :biggthumpup:

I just installed the hagers the other day and don't see how they could be side specific unless you are talking about what ones go in the front and what ones go in the back (hangers vs. shackles)... Oh and what are the tourqe specs on the bolts that mount it to the frame cause mine didn't come with the specs and I cant find them online anywhere. Anybody ever thought about welding them to the frame? Just wondering how well they would hold up with constant abuse at the drag strip...

I didnt get any install instructions only the hangers/hardware. Im only running these not the rear shackles. Sorry I couldnt help ya.

[sunike32]

With those top holes being elongated, I am going to say they will mount on either the left or right side. I know the stock ones have a left and right because when I bought my truck it had lowering hangers, and I have since put stock ones back on with Hotchkis leaf springs. When I put the first stock one back on the holes were misaligned, so I grabbed the other one and all was well.

[AmberFireDaK]

There is a left and right to those WC hangers... I just don't remember which is which

[sunike32]

There is a left and right to those WC hangers... I just don't remember which is which

Now that you say that, I notice the pieces aren't symmetrical so they must be side-specific. There isn't a marking on either one?

[zclif2601]

Now that you say that, I notice the pieces aren't symmetrical so they must be side-specific. There isn't a marking on either one?

nada and they are definitely side specific.

[01silvr-cc-rt]

So how do you know what side is what?

[uwntsumrtII]

I'll take a look at the Amber truck when I get home at 3:30 today. Its got the full WC kit on it.

[uwntsumrtII]

those are not the same ones i have sitting in a box, LOL. i have the shackle hangers.

but anyway... my truck is pretty much buried in snow right now so i can't check, sorry.

I'm SURE you'll be able to tell what one goes on what side once you installing them.

[zclif2601]

those are not the same ones i have sitting in a box, LOL. i have the shackle hangers.

but anyway... my truck is pretty much buried in snow right now so i can't check, sorry.

I'm SURE you'll be able to tell what one goes on what side once you installing them.

No worries, so do you have any problems running these with you pinoin angle? Someone mentioned I think on DD that there could be a problem.

[01silvr-cc-rt]

I was the one that made mention but was referring to the pinion angle being off when just using the hangers (front) but the more I think about it it shouldn't be that big of a deal to get some degree wedges to correct it... To easy! Now just to find where to get them.

[uwntsumrtII]

No worries, so do you have any problems running these with you pinoin angle? Someone mentioned I think on DD that there could be a problem.

it's on a regular cab truck if that makes a difference. but there doesn't seems to be any issues.

[AmberFireDaK]

If I had to guess I would say the angle of the mounting holes should go towards the front of the truck. If the rear mounting point for the leaf stays in place, moving the front mounting point up would cause it to move forward also

[98DakRT]

IMHO lowering an r/t an extra couple inches will not cause enough pinion angle to worry about. if your trying to lay frame, or touch your roof to the clouds, then you should worry.

[WannaRace]

If I had to guess I would say the angle of the mounting holes should go towards the front of the truck. If the rear mounting point for the leaf stays in place, moving the front mounting point up would cause it to move forward also

I think I'd have to agree, it's clear that the leaf mounting holes are angled meaning they have to be side specific, the obvious answer to this problem is call Western Chassis direct I've heard that they have great customer service and willing to answer questions.

[Addicted2Blue00]

i sat at the 3" setting for a while and past 2 yrs its been at 5" and no issue which ive had it up to 100, PITA to install but i say its the best next to swapping leafs