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For sure.. I was really trying to get it together enough to set back down off jackstands and drive it outside so my car could go back in the garage.You were hot, tired, and pissed off. Go back at it when you get 30 minutes, I'll bet things fall into place.
I guess I'm not sure what your issue is. I've always just squeezed the ends together to get them through the plate. Once through they're good to go.For sure.. I was really trying to get it together enough to set back down off jackstands and drive it outside so my car could go back in the garage.
Any suggestions on dealing with the u-bolts? None of the first thoughts seem like good ideas, and those involve a grinder, die grinder, and hammer.
Richard
That’s how I do them. Pop’em over the tubes then squeeze them into the plates.I've always just squeezed the ends together to get them through the plate. Once through they're good to go.
Nuttin like breaking off a stupid bolt^This. My temper is much better than it was when I was young, I don't throw tools anymore, but you have to stop sometimes, and get a fresh perspective, before you lose your ****, and go the hell off.
Some of the simplest jobs, are the ones that give the most trouble.