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Old 12-28-2008 | 07:22 PM
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Well, it appears that I have one. How do I replace it?

It's just dangling there right now.
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Old 12-28-2008 | 07:54 PM
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if u mean the thing that keeps tthe springs in line just cut that one off and go to a spring shop and get a new on they bend right on ithink they cost me like 2 bucks each
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Old 12-29-2008 | 12:03 AM
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They bend right on? I won't have to take the leaf spring totally off?
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Old 12-29-2008 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
They bend right on? I won't have to take the leaf spring totally off?
nope, they go over the springs and bend right on, easy as that
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Old 12-29-2008 | 02:47 AM
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nope, they go over the springs and bend right on, easy as that
Sweet! I thought it was gunna be a real PITA.
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Old 12-29-2008 | 03:41 PM
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And would it be ok to wheel with a few or one of them missing?

It's nothing extreme, mostly flat, just lots of mud.
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Old 12-29-2008 | 03:43 PM
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put an exhaust clamp on it works like a charm
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Old 12-29-2008 | 04:11 PM
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put an exhaust clamp on it works like a charm
x2, its not permanent but it'll get you through the weekend
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yes u can keep it permanent it won't brake as easily
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Old 12-29-2008 | 05:31 PM
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yes u can keep it permanent it won't brake as easily
really? you would think it would be a lttle weak, hmmm. im gonna keep a couple of those in my heed toolbox then, thanks
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