dana 489

Rear axle from ECGS, in a nutshell a JK Dana 44 as bolt in for TJ. 4.56 ratio, true track, 30 spline shaft, disk brakes. Roughly 25000 miles on it, all highway never saw dirt. Located near Baltimore, bring me your useless Dana 35 (functional) and we will swap it out for $2000. Or $2300 without...

I am installing my rear Dana 489 from ECGS, and the spring perch diameter is way less than stock. My stock 35 had a perfect size perch for the spring to seat on and "lock" into. Anyone ever come across this? Am I supposed to just use the retainer and let the spring move around that much on...