Re: Spring clamps ?'s

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@bellsouth.net)
Date: Sun Dec 05 1999 - 21:13:14 EST


Kevin, I mounted mine 8 3/4" and 15 3/4" back from the front spring eye.
(measured from centers...) 2 sets per side. You're using clamps AND
traction bars? Email me off list if you'd like a pic of them installed to
get a better idea of where they are mounted
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Quiktruk99@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 1999 9:00 PM
Subject: DML: Spring clamps ?'s

> I'm putting my Lakewood traction bars on this week, and bought 2 pairs of
Mr.
> Gasket spring clamps, as the guy at Summit said my 99 called for 'em. I
have
> a dumb question: How far back should I put the spring clamps? Should I
clamp
> the spring pack where it spreads at the rear? Or should the clamp be
closer
> to the traction bar? BTW, the part # is 1293 for the clamp pkg., which has
2
> plates & 2 bolts, cost only $11.34 each from Summit. I'm assuming they
clamp
> the rear where it's spreaded, just want to hear someone else agree.
>
>
> Kevin / NJ
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