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Can anyone give us instructions on how to install the brats anti-rattle Springs?[image][/ they are the large Springs not the little ones

Try here: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/image/2275

There is a link in the comments section to the original post with more details. Your ones are in the picture and seem to be for tie-rods (see top right side for picture of them installed).
Cheers

The small double end with curve rests into the yoke of the connecting rod between the spindle arms. The long trailing rod ends ride in the back side of the axle channel. They work to try to take out the Ford's Shimmy Shimmy Have seen axles where these were used, and the hardened spring steel rod ends groove the axle.

Here is the more common version, with hooks that cross over the connecting rod, these tighten up the spindle arm bolts, to keep wiggle down. They are on my '23 cutoff and have been there since so long ago, the spindle arm is worn to match!

The ones you have look like the APCO Anti-Shim pair. There were a similar kind with curled ends but I think they would attache the same way.

They should come with new tie rod pins and bushings, because within a few years after you install the anti-rattle springs, you will be replacing the pins and bushings.

If you have a shimmy, it is best to fix it rather than apply a band-aid to mask the problem.

Allan from down under.

Thank you Mr Whiteman very much for your reply and also thank you Dan Trease for your information as well! It was very helpful. We appreciate it.
Gator & Paula

Thank you everyone that replied! I just saw the first two and didn't see the others I apologize for not acknowledging everyone all at once!!
Many thanks again,
Paula for Gator