Axle alignment

[Mass Ownage]

I did a couple searches and wasn't able to find anything on this. I am Bobbing my truck. I have the springs mounted and just got my u-bolts so i can mount the axle. Looking at the axle housing, I don't see where the alignment pins will be of much use when using the M105 springs. This is just at first glance, I wanted to get some info from you guys before I got started. Are most of you not using the pins? I know I have to notch my lift block for the seam on the center of the housing. I was trying to figure the easiest way to ensure the axle is centered left to right. I'm assuming its just the good old tape measurer and a sharpie... Thanks for your input guys.

 

[Recovry4x4]

What are you using for a spring perch? You will need a perch and it should have a pilot hole for the center pin of the spring or block. You can't just attach a spring or block right to the housing and expect it to stay put.

 

[Mass Ownage]

Right, but are you using the pins in the axle tube or welding the spring perch to the housing?

 

[Ridgerunner]

You need to weld an spring perch, to the axle.

 

[Mass Ownage]

That's what u figured, just wasn't 100% sure, thanks ridgerunner.

 

[KsM715]

You need to weld an spring perch, to the axle.

Not if you use a spring perch from the front of a deuce. It has built in ridges to keep it in place.