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Old 02-19-2004, 10:37 PM   #1
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Question rear spring mounts ?

just starting on my truck, The rear springs are mounted on the trailing arms, and im wondering why there are mounts for springs on top of the axles also ?? anyone know?????its a 69 stepside,6cyl,4-speed,manual steering,and brakes. thanks jeff
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Old 02-19-2004, 10:48 PM   #2
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isn't that the stop?
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Old 02-19-2004, 10:49 PM   #3
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that ain't the O.E. diff on that. That seem to be out of a car.
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Old 02-19-2004, 10:56 PM   #4
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Yea it's not stock that's for sure,but if it work's then just grind off the mount's and no one would ever know..
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:05 PM   #5
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just grind off the mount's
they are attached to the axle with 1 u-bolt,looks like a muffler clamp. heres another pic.....jeff
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:28 PM   #6
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Those would appear to be aftermarket helper spring mounts. Just take them off. You dont need them. A extra coil spring monted there for heavier loads. But its Not Stock....so toss em.
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:43 PM   #7
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looks like you can just unbolt them......looks like they are held down with that skinny u-bolt
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