[DUFF]

this don't look right



there is a outer u-bolt as typical of every other front end i've seen but instead of a inner one, there is a bolt and threaded rod that screw into the front end itself. of course, the back one is missing and the one that's in there is bent  , come to think of it the u-bolt is bent also. what a stupid set up. anyone have a better set up idea that i can steal?

[ElectricSquid]

Dana 44 I'm guessing?
Passenger side?

Mine is the same way stock. There is a U-bolt on the outer side and studs going into the differential housing on the inner side.

I have no good suggestion to fix that, since the spring goes over the differential.

[DUFF]

yes to both questions. must of been having a brain dead moment cause it just didn't seem right.

[DUFF]

If ya look close enough, you'll notice that the plate has been cut for some un-freakin-known reason. The front, inside, bolt that goes into the differential {the bent one!} is clearly visable. There is only half a hole  in the plate. wtf???

[ElectricSquid]

Cut, or snapped off?
Can you see any tooth marks on that plate indicating it was indeed cut?

I notice the U-bolts are way long.
That looks re-done. Mine are still stock and they're much shorter.