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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Not thinking guys... I took my strut rod bracket off, the one one the rear diff.. without noting which way it goes back on... straight side to the rear or tapered side to the rear... any ifo would be great... looked at a few pics on here but still couldn't tell.. thanks again...
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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The bolt pattern is keyed, will only install in the correct position.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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lol.. really?.. well dont i feel dumb... thanks..
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cecil 07
lol.. really?.. well dont i feel dumb... thanks..
Been there...done that, with exactly the same part. Now we're both not so dumb about this part.

Yes it was on a different forum, but the answer to your question was just the same, I even had proof. Link here.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by StingrayLust
Been there...done that, with exactly the same part. Now we're both not so dumb about this part.

Yes it was on a different forum, but the answer to your question was just the same, I even had proof. Link here.
Lol thanks StingrayLust

I had the plate bolted up with 2 bolts just to see which way it would go.. never bothered to look at the other 2 holes.. when it was posted that it only goes one way... lol.. well you know..
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