I've had this prob w/ my clamps as well, but only the front set.. My next
step will be to grind down the rivet so that the clamp can sit back a little
farther on the spring, hopefully that will solve the problem. If not, I'll
ducktape it, it'll fix anything :)
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Quiktruk99@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 12:12 AM
Subject: DML: Spring clamps update
> Well, I've had the Lakewood traction bars & Mr. Gasket spring clamps on
for
> about 2 weeks now, and the clamps keep loosening!! I have them about 2" in
> from the front edge of all 4 springs in front of the axle, have tightened
'em
> with a breaker bar, and still they walk forward 'til they come off the 4th
> spring, then they're just flopping around. The bolts have loctite on 'em,
but
> should I double-nut them or use lockwashers? On the plus side, the truck
now
> only spins 'em for about 10 feet before they hook up & ZOOM! Don.t know
which
> is responsible, bars or clamps, cause I put 'em both on together. Any
> thoughts?
> P.S. Winter mileage is down to 10mpg now.
>
>
> Kevin / NJ
> 99 Black Sport+ CC(no decals) / 318 auto 2wd / 3:92 SG
> OEM wheel flares / 1.5"& 2" drop / Dunlop GT Qualifiers
> F&B Stage1 / MSD 6a(plugs@.050") / Mallory 8mm Prowires / Echlin cap &
rotor
> K & N Gen II FIPK / 180 HD t-stat / Flex-a-lite dual 12" fans( spring of
'00)
> JC Whitney split-rear exit cat-back / Hooker tips / Lakewood traction bars
> Pace Edwards Roll-Top / Bedrug / Pop Lock
> African rosewood interior kit / Wet Okole seat covers
> Kenwood 140w stereo w/6 cd changer / silver DML stickers
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