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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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so i got one spring retainer that was stripped so i drilled and tapped for a bigger size and its not working. any other suggests or parts to get for it?
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 07:10 PM
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can 't see why it wouldn't work. Use an allen head bolt instead
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 08:22 PM
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dose anyone sell a plate that can go in between the springs and bolts to coil bucket?
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Do you ever offroad with disconnected swaybar links? If not, I wouldn't worry about it.
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I disconnect them
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I want somthing diff. I have those and the threads r stripped . I retapped for a bigger size and for some reason it’s jot working.
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I want somthing diff. I have those and the threads r stripped . I retapped for a bigger size and for some reason it’s jot working.
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/197...uctinfo/23217/
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I want somthing diff. I have those and the threads r stripped . I retapped for a bigger size and for some reason it’s jot working.
Was this your first time retapping something? It should work fine if done correctly with the right size hole and tap for the larger bolt.
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I threw mine in the garbage.....
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No wasn’t my first time. I don’t like the stock straps just looking for diff options.
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Was this your first time retapping something? It should work fine if done correctly with the right size hole and tap for the larger bolt.
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