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Since our spring-perch width required the shackle hangers to extend half of their width past the frame, we cut gussets out of 1 3/4-inch, 0.120-wall DOM tubing. The trick gussets look way better than boxing the whole hanger to the frame and give more than enough support.
1948 Willys Jeep Buildup - Project Murderous Overkill Part V

 Since our spring-perch width required the shackle hangers to extend half of their width past the frame, we cut gussets out of 1 3/4-inch, 0.120-wall DOM tubing. The trick gussets look way better than boxing the whole hanger to the frame and give more than enough support.  View Related Article

 

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