Finally putting the rear back together. New spring eye bolts and bushings, shackle kit. Question #1 - Per picture It appears to have bolts that must come from the bottom into the top of the upper half of the casting. When I took it apart, there wasn’t anything holding the two halves together and holes were plugged with grease/dirt. I’m assuming they must be important. Question #2 - I have not messed with the torque tube at all and hope I don’t have to, but how much slop/ fore and aft is in the driveshaft when measuring on the springs for final bolt down. Is it a spline shaft slip joint with leeway? From the wear marks on the springs I can say they weren’t even close to straight and there doesn’t appear to be any real alignment other than measurements and tightening as the casting has a pretty good sized slot. Loosen both sides, measure for evenness and tighten? And yes there another casting with ears for the U bolts to help mount the helper springs with other u bolts.
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