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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: u bolt flip on trapped springs??? [Re: 4Crawler] #440059 04/28/04 02:24 PM Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,191 Austin, TX Dok Body Damage is Cool Thanks for the measurements, I was just kinda guesstimating after taking some quick ones with a tape measure laying under my truck! '87 4-Runner--DD/wheeler, 4.3 swap coming soon '89 Supra--E85 powered 2jz NA-T Swap, 533rwhp 497ft-lbs '89 Festiva, turboed BP swap powered by megasquirt Re: u bolt flip on trapped springs??? [Re: 94krawler] #440060 04/28/04 03:54 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Quote can i take the trap off the spring when i do u bolt flip.i know the axle perch is wider but im thinkig it shouldnt affect anything taking it off.it doesnt really seem to serve much of a purpose being there that i can tell. I think it was added as a noise reducer, encase the springs in a rubber-lined box then clamp the whole thing with the spring plates and u-bolts. If you remove it, you will have a fairly large gap between the springs and the u-bolts so there is a risk of some of the leaves shifting and twisting, especially if used off-road. If you were to grind notches into the side of the perches to allow the u-bolts to fit tight to the springs, or just leave the box around the leaves, then it would be OK. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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