Hammer Hangers® - 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma HD Shackle Hangers (base)

I installed Hammer Hangers on my 2021 Tacoma Double Cab Longbed 4x4 V6. I use my truck for work—mostly moving lumber and tools—but don’t off-road. I have a DECKED drawer system in the bed, which holds my tools, ratchet straps, and floor jack.

Before the Hangers, I had a mild lift: Bilstein 6112s in front with JBA UCAs, Bilstein 5160s in the rear with ICON RXT Stage 2 leaf springs, plus new bump stops and a U-bolt flip kit. The lift improved aesthetics and road feel, but the rear still jiggled heavily.

After multiple jobs maxing out the rear suspension—hauling 25 sheets of 3/4" MDF UL in a single trip—I researched ways to beef up the rear. I considered airbags but discovered Hammer Hangers thanks to the forum. After speaking with Eric and having all my questions patiently answered, I decided to go for it.

Installation was intense but manageable over a weekend. The air hammer made quick work of the top rivets, and the drill bits Archive Garage provides made the bottom rivets fast—about 30 minutes per side. I installed the hangers in the recommended position with my factory shackles and ICON RXT leaf springs, skipping the optional Archive Garage shackles/crossbar since I don’t off-road.

The difference is immediate and dramatic. The truck feels planted, and the ass-end jiggle is almost nonexistent. As a result, it feels more confident and capable, almost like it has independent suspension. I haven’t driven the truck under a heavy load yet, but I fully expect it to perform exceptionally.

I’ve honestly never been this pleased with a modification. If you own a 3rd gen Tacoma, this is one of those upgrades you should do right after ditching the factory tune. The install is intense, but it’s absolutely worth it.

Hammer Hangers are phenomenal. They completely transform the rear suspension, and I couldn’t be happier.

Weird that everything came in separate boxes on separate days. However, the packaging was phenomenal and the products look intensely stellar. And talk about pure beef. Beefaroni. Where's the beef? It's at archive garage. That's where. These things are super stout and heft. Our plans got derailed but I am very excited to get them installed in the coming weeks

Easy install fast shipping great customer service

Installed hammer hangers, shackles, and the high clearance cross brace on my 07 double cab TRD off road about 2 weeks ago. I have had top of the line Bilstein 8112 DSA+ coilovers up front and 8100 bypass shocks in the rear for about a year now and have always thought the truck was still missing something ride/suspension wise especially in the rear. This seems to have been the missing piece. The archive hangers are super well-made and are the epitome of quality metal fabrication. Removal of the factory hangers is by far the most difficult part of the install. My two notes to hopefully improve your install experience are 1.) cut the factory hanger off as close to the frame rail as possible. A good carbide sawzall blade can do this easily in under a minute and makes overall access and clearance for drilling much better. 2.) High quality drill bits are mandatory not optional (the archive ones get good feedback... I personally used the most expensive Milwaukee ones available at home depot). I found using a 18" Irwin Quick Grip style clamp to act as a literal "drill press" to apply the needed pressure to drill effectively was a huge help in drilling the factory rivets. Once the factory hangers are off the install is very easy. Post install, the truck definitely gained a ton of composure in the rear. With the rigidity of the rear shackle and leaf mounting point increased so much, road inputs actually are forced into the leaf spring and shock where you want them (a damped system) instead of deflecting the stock hanger around (a non-damped system). These are definitely a massive upgrade to the overall ride, composure, and handling for the tacoma and if you are the type of person spending significant time and money on things like shocks to improve these aspects of your truck the archive hammer hangers should be looked at as just as important to the overall equation as something like shocks. Great product overall and shipping was fast. Absolutely would recommend!

We ordered the Tacoma HD Shackle Hangers for a customer build and quality of the product was amazing. Plus our customer loved it! Great job guys!!!!