Leaf springs not setteling on plate
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Leaf springs not setteling on plate
Just added 3.5" leaf springs from RE, but the nub on the bottom doesn't fall into the hole on the plate. Therefore, its not flush with the axle. Ive come to the conclusion that the nub is too big, so i just tightened the u-bolts anyway. Is the vehicle still safe to drive?
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Is the center pin really too big or is the axle at an angle causing it not to go in?? I would be hesitant on drilling out the plate because that is what makes your axle alignment true.
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They are intentionally over sized. The stock centering pins have been known the shear off road. It's even in the directions to drill them out.
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