Hello.

I picked up a 1988 F350 D60 to swap into my E350 and unfortunately only got the axle and no suspension.

Can anyone tell me a part # or name of the crucial driver side u-bolt retainer piece? It has a slot that goes around the webbing of the pumpkin.

Thanks!

 

<p>good luck.</p><p>those things are harder to find than udders on a bull.</p>

 

/\/\/\/\/\ what he said

 

Wonderful.

Know of any alternatives? Experts on the subject I could call?

Thanks

 

You can find them on eBay but be prepared for $200 for one. I have seen pics out there of a ubolt reversal and all that is required is to cut the web at the bottom. Search around a bit on Google and it will show up.

 

Yep.. $250 E5TZ-5A316-A

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Dana-60-Spring-Plate-U-Bolt-Saddle-Axle-Mounting-Bracket-/321849005765?hash=item4aefb216c5&vxp=mtr
And yep..

 

<p>ford parts giant part number&nbsp; E5TZ-5A316-A &nbsp;&nbsp; $153.64 :</p><p>E5TZ-5K316-A - Genuine Ford SHACKLE ASY</p>

 

Thanks

Or get this U-bolt flip kit for 78-97 Ford Dana 60 front axles..

I cant seem to find a picture of the 4" U bolt hole, instead of the weaker slot.

 

<p>the link you posted is no good.</p><p>but i don't think i would cut the axle gusset plate. cutting for a u bolt to fit will really weaken the axle there.that gusset is there for a reason.</p>

 

Fixed that..

Agreed. But I read about a hole instead of the slot not weakening the web as much.

Im not building rock crawler. Only converting a tow rig to 4x4.

Here it is..



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