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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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So i take it you no longer use the center mount on the differential?
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Correct. Spring is no longer mounted there. Two brackets bolt onto the frame cross member and spring mounts to them.

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Correct - the two mounting brackets attach to the rear crossmember outboard of the differential. The crossmember must be drilled for the bracket mounting bolts - don't know if it can be done while in the car; mine was out.
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Okay good i got it right then

Yes, i had to remove the rear cross member to drill it.

Thanks guys!
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I just did mine two weeks ago. I did pull everything out and it made it very easy. It can be done in the car but you still have to drop the crossmember some so you can drill the holes. It is not that hard to get it out and you can clean and check other things while it is out.
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