Do Spring Seats Have to Be Welded to Install Axle Over Under Kit

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I want to flip the Axle to under the springs. Does the new seat have to be welded?

asked by: Chris W

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Yes when you do an over-under kit you have to weld the seats to the axle for it to be installed properly.

It is recommended to tack weld the new spring seats into place but a complete weld job is not required when installing the over-under conversion kit # K71-385-00.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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