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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tyrodtom Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 4:55pm
Are you installing those clamps when weight is on the springs or with the car jacked up ?
 
  I would never use spring clamps, they're death to springs in the long run.  They force the spring to do more flexing in one area,  it leads early metal fatigue and failure.
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I had the tire off to have more arm room but had the brake drum resting on a block
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote aussie rambler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Apr/20/2012 at 4:53am
just buy new spring made correctly , its bloody safer and, throw in new shocks  ya car will handle !Wink
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