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Mar 17, 2014 | 05:20 PM

cardone

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Spring over axle question

Hey guys, i'm wondering if i would need new plates for a ubolt flip? i've heard you need new shock mounts but i'm wondering if i can use the stock plates to avoid fabrication.

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Mar 17, 2014 | 06:01 PM

lobukbuild

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there is a kit with all the u-bolts and plates that you can just buy thats alott easier

Mar 17, 2014 | 06:18 PM

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Yes you need new plates.
The lower plates are curved to fit the diameter of the axle. They don't fit on top of the spring.

Mar 17, 2014 | 06:28 PM

cardone

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Thanks for the quick replies!

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Originally Posted by lobukbuild

there is a kit with all the u-bolts and plates that you can just buy thats alott easier

Can you post a link?

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Originally Posted by scuba

Yes you need new plates.
The lower plates are curved to fit the diameter of the axle. They don't fit on top of the spring.

My truck is a 5 lug tacoma, has this kinda setup. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...acoma-004a.jpg

Mar 17, 2014 | 06:40 PM

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Thanks for the quick replies!

Can you post a link?

My truck is a 5 lug tacoma, has this kinda setup. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...acoma-004a.jpg

Ahh. I see. Then yes, they can be re-used.