Installing 350 rear blocks question
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Installing 350 rear blocks question
After reading the thread on installing 4 inch blocks in the rear of f250s to raise it in the rear I ordered the u-bolts listed, 5c3z5705aa. They seem to be too short. If I use them I will only be able to have enough bolt to come through the nuts. I have a 2010 f250 cc 4wd off road. Is there a Ford part number for a u-bolt that would be longer? I am trying to correct a slight sag in the rear.
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If the threads on the ubolt extend all the way through the nut so some threads are visible above the nut, then you should be fine.
If you're wanting longer u bolts, maybe check with the local spring shop and have them make you some. They can often times do it cheaper than what the dealer sells them for.
If you're wanting longer u bolts, maybe check with the local spring shop and have them make you some. They can often times do it cheaper than what the dealer sells them for.
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The old rule of them I was taught was to have at least three threads exposed after the nut and you're in good shape. Anything more and it's just extra bolt that can corrode and get caught on things.
Also when dealing with ubolts make sure you draw them down evenly so you don't have more on one end than another. Don't know how many times I've crawled under a vehicle and found an exhaust clamp that has 1" of threads on one side and an 1/8" on another.
Also when dealing with ubolts make sure you draw them down evenly so you don't have more on one end than another. Don't know how many times I've crawled under a vehicle and found an exhaust clamp that has 1" of threads on one side and an 1/8" on another.
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Do you have the overload springs in the rear?(camper package)
Maybe that's why the u-bolts are too short...just a thought. I did this on my 04 SC with no problems and plenty of room on the u-bolts. My truck has the overload springs so I made sure I bought the kit that was for them.
Maybe that's why the u-bolts are too short...just a thought. I did this on my 04 SC with no problems and plenty of room on the u-bolts. My truck has the overload springs so I made sure I bought the kit that was for them.
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I do have the camper package. I guess I will need to have some u-bolts made. Would like to use new ford if anyone has done this on a 2010 with the camper package. Thanks for all the input.
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