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TR2/3/3A put a differential back into a tr3.

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It has been a while since I put a differential back into a tr3. Is the best way to put the leaf springs back on at both ends of the frame and then push the leaf springs up with a floor jack onto the differential and then put the U bolts in place? Or should I leave off one end of the leaf springs and bolt the U bolts onto the differential and then re-hook the other end of the leaf spring some how--- probably by jacking it up with a floor jack? Any input is much helpful.

Steve
 
I don't know if there is a best way, depending on whether your body is installed, loose, or removed. This is how I went about it:

TR2/3/3A - Recipe for a TR2

So, since the body thread is indefinitely on hold...here comes the chassis build thread I promised! Follow along as I build a TR2 from scratch... Start with one part TR2 frame, freshly blasted, welded, and painted. Well, not so fresh, since I did that 3-1/2 years ago?!? During a walk...
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I installed mine by leaving one brake backing plate off and feeding it thru on top of the the springs. I may have had the back end of one of the springs disconnected (the side I fed it from). I actually don't remember. I do remember it wasn't as bad a job as I thought it would be.
 
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