Leaf Spring Perch, 2.5" Wide, Fits 3-1/8" Axle Tube Diameter, Anti Wrap, (DM5023) DAN706527X-HD and the ends are bent

and the ends are bent up to increase the torsional rigidity (keep the plate from twisting)

the "V" seal is flimsy

and when you increase the weight

This is not your typical drag link end

If you don't know the difference

Leaf Spring Perch, 2.5" Wide, Fits 3-1/8" Axle Tube Diameter, Anti Wrap, (DM5023) DAN706527X-HD and the ends are bentLeaf Spring Perch for 3 1 8" Axle Tube, Anti Wrap. Qty: 1 This universal spring perch is designed to reduce spring wrap and incorporates three holes to allow the axle to be shifted one inch forward or backward from center when using a matching spring plate with 3 holes. The axle cutout is 3 1 8 inches, but can be ground out to fit a larger diameter axle. If you're axle tube is smaller, there will be a small gap to fill at the corners. Since the perch