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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Blu spring install question

Im in stalling my blue spring upgrade in the kit i got like a black spacer that looks like it goes behind the brass piece but it didnt have one before do some use it and others dont?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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I noticed the same thing... I went ahead and installed it with no issues.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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You put the black piece in or left it out?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Are you talking about this sleeve looking piece? If so, I think it was used on the 03-04 trucks. Looking into the hole, you can see the grooves that support the brass piece on my 06. the plastic piece was an "extra part" for me.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Yes ive got an 06 also thats what mine looked like so i didnt use the black piece
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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It ran ok no issues just wanted to be sure thanks for the help!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Sounds like you got it back together right
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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With the help of everyone on here its easy to keep everything going good i love my truck
 
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