Rear leaf question

[Thigh19]

On my Willys project I've run into an issue. My rear leafs are factory 1 3/4" and the 8.8 I'm installing is set up for 2 1/2" springs. My plates are also the larger size. Don't really want to change either. Thought about cutting tube sleeves to go over the u-bolts, but is that even necessary? Can and/or should I run with what I have? Changing the leafs would be the right thing to do, but then I have to deal with the spring mounts at all 4 corners. Need some input.

 

[21willys]

IMO your center pin should do a fine job of keeping the plate centered.

 

[Thigh19]

That's what I'm hoping for