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cannesdo
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016

Next issue...leaf spring unseated during u-bolt removal...

My old shocks are discontinued. My new shocks have longer studs so I have to remove the plate under the u-bolts (above the u-bolt nuts) in order to install them. There is what I thought was a bolt i...
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Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Feb 22, 2016
I don't see anything wrong with the center tie bolt. I see no missing nut as it seems to be in place on top of spring. Spring pack has not separated and just dropped from axle. You do need to get the weight off the axle with jacks and stands then you should be able to push axle back in place.

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