Originally Posted by Jackyl
Is there any issue with opening up the holes in the 1/2T axle so that the 1T U bolts fit?
My other thought was using the 1/2T and just grinding down the springs to narrow them, but then realized the thickness of the U Bolts are different.
Thoughts?
Enlarging holes sounds OK.
Grinding springs to fit the U-bolts is asking for broken leaves later on..

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