Originally Posted by 1Ton_tommy
If you go to an open drive line axle you need to provide some way to limit axle windup as the original axle is mounted to the springs with bushings such that the axle can change angle relative to the spring.
You have to weld on spring pads and use u-bolts to attach it to the axle.


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