Be aware of upper mounting stud length differences
Mounting stud lengths may differ slightly, but all should mount correctly. The most common difficulty occurs when trying to install the mounting nut when the vehicle is not on the ground. This can cause the stud to not push all the way through the mounting bushing, limiting the exposed stud threads.
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