M416 help please

[preacherman]

Can someone who has an m416 measure the location of the spring hangers for me? I need to know how far from the front of the frame the front one is, how far apart they are and how far from the back of the frame the back one is.

I'm stuck on my frame build until I get those measurements and I cannot find them anywhere.


Thanks!

 

[/dev/ram]

Are you using the original t-shaped hanger? Meaning, do you want the measurement to the spring eye, or to the edge of the bracket?
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In the interim, if your cross members are still original, this may help:
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[preacherman]

I have everything (tub, spring hangers, axle, shackles) except the frame. I am building the frame from scratch. Both measurements would be helpful. I have found many pictures and diagrams but no actual measurements. I can guesstimate but I was hoping for something closer.

Thanks

 

[GI_Jeepin"]

where in Texas are you located. I have my M416 with me but I am in El Paso.

 

[preacherman]

I am in the Odessa midland area.

 

[GI_Jeepin"]

Oh yeah thats a drive.

 

[/dev/ram]

OK, here ya go:
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From the front edge of the tub to the front edge of the hanger at the frame (i.e. the top, as it is v-shaped) = 16 7/8"
Between the two hangers, at the frame (again, the top) = 28 3/4"
From the rear edge of the tub to the rear edge of the hanger at the frame = 14 1/4"
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One of the things I've noticed, as I think about adding water tanks between the frame rails, is that the rails are not identically spaced. Another way of locating them would be to measure the tabs on the bottom of the tub, where the tub bolts to each frame member. Below is a pic from when I was doing some work on mine:
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Good luck with your build!

 

[preacherman]

OK, here ya go:
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From the front edge of the tub to the front edge of the hanger at the frame (i.e. the top, as it is v-shaped) = 16 7/8"
Between the two hangers, at the frame (again, the top) = 28 3/4"
From the rear edge of the tub to the rear edge of the hanger at the frame = 14 1/4"
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One of the things I've noticed, as I think about adding water tanks between the frame rails, is that the rails are not identically spaced. Another way of locating them would be to measure the tabs on the bottom of the tub, where the tub bolts to each frame member. Below is a pic from when I was doing some work on mine:
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View attachment 83717
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Good luck with your build!

Thanks! That is exactly what I needed.