Trailer Repair – Broken Spring Hanger Reweld & Frame Patch (Corbin, KY)

We had a customer bring in a utility trailer with a broken spring hanger that had completely torn away from the frame. When this happens, the trailer becomes unsafe to haul and can cause alignment issues, tire wear, or even loss of control on the road. Before anything worse happened, he brought it to McCarty Fabrication in Corbin, Kentucky for repair.

For this job, we:

1. Assessed the damage

The spring hanger mount ripped away from the original frame rail, leaving thin weakened steel and a stress crack across the frame. This is a common failure on older or heavily loaded trailers.

2. Prepped & repaired the frame

We cut back to solid material, cleaned the area, and patched the frame rail with new steel plate. Reinforcing the weakened area ensures the fix is stronger than it was originally.

3. Realigned and welded the new spring hanger

Once the frame was reinforced, we squared up the hanger, checked axle alignment, then welded the hanger back in place with strong full-penetration welds.

The end result — a solid repair that will hold up to regular use, and a customer who can get back to hauling safely.

Why Trailer Hangers Break

Spring hangers often fail when:

• The trailer is overloaded

• Rust or thin steel weakens the frame

• Welds crack from excessive stress

• Axle torque or potholes cause flexing

• Old factory welds give out over time

The good news? Most trailer hanger failures are repairable, and reinforcement like we did here prevents repeat breakage.

Need Trailer Repair in Corbin, KY?

We repair:

• Spring hangers & shackle mounts

• Cracked frames & crossmembers

• Broken trailer ramps and gates

• Couplers & jack mounts

• Fenders, floors, and tie downs

• Utility, equipment, and dump trailers

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