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Old 12-27-2007, 02:30 PM   #304 (permalink)
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Re: Drive train clunk

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Originally Posted by SKEET
For what ever reason my computer won't let me see the pictures but I remember looking at them a while back so I do have a idea how the install looked.I've had the springs for a while and started to put them on a few minutes ago but I have a question.I see that the end with the big U bolt presses the springs together but I don't see the purpose of the other end with the bolt just coming end from the side.I know I'm missing something but why not just put a u bolt on the spring and call it good.Thanks.

Good observation, you can just put on a U bolt and get the same preload effect. I discussed that same question with a spring shop a long time ago, and they said you will get the same result. I went with the Hellwigs because they don't compress the spring and lower the rear.
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