Source for rear U-bolts and leaf retainer straps?
Apr 23, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Laughing Gas
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Source for rear U-bolts and leaf retainer straps?
We're restoring a '66 F100 2WD with standard leafs (not Flex-O-Matic) and we need new U-bolts and leaf spring retainer straps. I've found the round pads for the end of the leafs, but can't find the other parts to restore the leafs. Any suggestions?
Apr 23, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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theastronaut
We're restoring a '66 F100 2WD with standard leafs (not Flex-O-Matic) and we need new U-bolts and leaf spring retainer straps. I've found the round pads for the end of the leafs, but can't find the other parts to restore the leafs. Any suggestions?
5, 6 or 9 leaf spring pack?
Apr 23, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Laughing Gas
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NumberDummy
5, 6 or 9 leaf spring pack?
5 pack. I actually just found the U bolts at O'Reilly's. Still need to find the retainer straps.
Apr 23, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Have you checked LMC or Carolina Classics yet?
Apr 23, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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From: Fresno
with some very basic blacksmith work you can make them yourself.Hammer,Vise,Anvil,Torch.
Apr 23, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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From: Reno, NV
I bought mine from a local shop that rebuilds and repairs leaf springs
Apr 23, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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5 pack. I actually just found the U bolts at O'Reilly's. Still need to find the retainer straps.
FoMoCo: Retainer straps only furnished with spring pack, try a spring shop.
Apr 23, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Thanks for the advice, I've always been a Chevy/VW guy until we started this restoratioin project and I don't know many Ford parts suppliers yet.
Apr 24, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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5 pack. I actually just found the U bolts at O'Reilly's. Still need to find the retainer straps.
Are the U bolts just the standard round 3'' width?
Apr 24, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Are the U bolts just the standard round 3'' width?
3 1/8", 1/2"-20, 6.5" tall. Dorman HELP! part number 35621.
Apr 24, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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