So today I found that my leaf spring bracket had broke and that left then rest again my bed but lucky I was able to weld it back together. Anyone think that will hurt or should I replace the bracket?

 

Are you talking about the shackle? The part that swings?

Anyway, whatever it was, replace it... No need to have weak suspension parts that can let go at inopportune times...

 

Just for sake of terminology...

Spring hanger: riveted to the frame toward the cab, the spring bolts directly through it...

Shackle hanger: riveted to the frame toward the rear bumper, the shackle bolts to this

Shackle: bolts from the leaf to the shackle hanger

 

Sorry, I was referring to the SHACKLE hanger. Right by where my reese hitch is.

 

Yeah I'd replace it... Ford sells em, or there's many companies online that sell em as a shackle and hanger kit...

 

Ok, the stealership wants $141 for the bracket but I found it on flea bay for $33 will http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-leaf-spring-rear-hanger-Ford-F150-2wd-/350182917552?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A1997|Make%3AFord|Model%3AF-150&vxp=mtr&hash=item51888745b0 work? I know it says for 2wd but are they interchangeable?

 

Bump

 

Anybody know?

 

Measure up yours and see if it will work. Did you check rockauto?

 

Yes and they were not much cheaper than the dealership. Dealer $140 rock auto $115