Cracked Spring Hanger

On a popular Wildcat internet forum, someone posted that their right rear spring hanger had broken free of the frame. Several people then checked their Wildcat and found the weld joint was cracking where the spring hanger is attached to the frame.

I inspected my Wildcat and found I also had the problem. Others reported that Forest River was reimbursing owners who took their Wildcat to a certified welder to have it repaired.

I just had my Dad weld it for me and it was no big deal.

But I still wonder why so many people have had cracked spring hangers. Read about my problems with worn spring shackles for one theory.