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Old 01-26-2003, 11:13 AM
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Do I need those wing things on the side of the spring? What do they do?
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Default Re: Ordered the 7 leaf and have a question???? (Budman78)

If you mean the small clamps at the ends of the spring,just let them sit there. :cheers:
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Default Re: Ordered the 7 leaf and have a question???? (Budman78)

Yes you do need those on aftermarket springs. They keep the leaves aligned. The original had "H" shaped plastic liners that did that. PLEASE go to http://www.ncrs.org and research the rear sping installation in the archives BEFORE you try installing the new spring so you don't snap the ears off of the diff cover. That is a common thing to have happen.
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Yes you do need those on aftermarket springs. They keep the leaves aligned. The original had "H" shaped plastic liners that did that.
if you need a source for the black plastic liners, send me an IM.
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Default Re: Ordered the 7 leaf and have a question???? (GDaina)

Thanks for the info, I will order.
GDiana - Please email me the info.
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