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Drivers side front spring spinning out of perch

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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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My drivers side front spring spinning out of perch - does anyone sell a strap or pre fab part to weld on and pin it down?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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sounds like your shocks are a bit on the long side and your coil is unseating at a full droop. you might be able to fab up a spring retainer like the old tj's had. all you need is something like a small conduit clamp and a self tapping bolt and you're golden.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
sounds like your shocks are a bit on the long side and your coil is unseating at a full droop. you might be able to fab up a spring retainer like the old tj's had. all you need is something like a small conduit clamp and a self tapping bolt and you're golden.
thanks WOL - great idea!
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