Tracking issues on '72 4x4

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Could be the bolt that holts the springs together has been changed. My spring packs bolt was alot larger than what I have seen on other springs. It may just be a sloppy fit with the locator. You may be able to loosen the U bolts and get it closer. FYI, I have never seen an old 4x4 that the frame was not tweaked on somewhere. Usually at the steering box or the mid point. Not a big deal as long as it is not cracked and everything tracks well. It can make it fun to pull the crossmember or reinstall.