:worship You have to take the 4 u-bolts loose on the rear end (2 on each side of the axle). Point them toward the front of the car, run the bolts back thru the shock plate and bar, and tighten it back down. You might have to get longer u-bolts, I don't know. My new leafs came with them, and they fit snug with the plate. Do you have sub-frame connectors??? I would install those too if I were you.