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Jul 14, 2025 | 12:49 PM

Bfcruiser87

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Leafspring top plate

I hope this is in the right place, sorry if not.
I have a 78 f250 4x4 with 3" wide leafsprings in the rear. I need top plates for both sides and am having serious issues finding them. Was wondering if anyone could point me to the right place, or if anyone would have the ford part number for those.

Jul 14, 2025 | 04:00 PM

mterickson

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Is this the part you're looking for?

https://shop.broncograveyard.com/73-79-F250-F350-4wd/products/3108/

https://shop.broncograveyard.com/73-...products/3108/

Jul 14, 2025 | 05:18 PM

Bfcruiser87

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It is, but for the sake of my ocd I'm hoping to find original style. May not be possible.

Jul 14, 2025 | 10:07 PM

77&79F250

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OEM ish https://www.truckspring.com/products...RoCzkUQAvD_BwE

The truck show judge will never notice aftermarket ones. And your rear axle will not notice either. Make sure to get NEW u bolts though.

And or https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com...hoC6lIQAvD_BwE

Never reuse u bolts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/31595640261...hoCHzAQAvD_BwE

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28657173389...WNs5fjAk&gQT=1

https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...e-u-bolt-kits/

I know a guy with a used OEM set (setting in his shop right now), that are going to be WAY cheaper than any one above.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum238/

Jul 19, 2025 | 05:40 AM

Bfcruiser87

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 77&79F250

OEM ish https://www.truckspring.com/products...RoCzkUQAvD_BwE

The truck show judge will never notice aftermarket ones. And your rear axle will not notice either. Make sure to get NEW u bolts though.

And or https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com...hoC6lIQAvD_BwE

Never reuse u bolts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/31595640261...hoCHzAQAvD_BwE

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286571733892?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_l isting_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOorKKifK0adz_J CELJwM-NRT9peIJjAvUvPE7PdChx_AtpeWNs5fjAk&gQT=1

https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...e-u-bolt-kits/

I know a guy with a used OEM set (setting in his shop right now), that are going to be WAY cheaper than any one above.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum238/

I do have new u bolts from the spring shop where I got my leafsprings.
What kind of shape are these used ones. Will sand blast and paint make them look good, and are they still strong enough to do the job? The ones I took off were rusted to the point of holes starting and plates were bent so they are beyond use, but I live in illinois.

Jul 20, 2025 | 01:57 PM

77&79F250

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Well in good to great (and very resuuable shape), other wise I would of trash canned them. Just some light surface rust, no rust to the point they are structurally compromised. I will get up to the parts shed and try to find them in this 90 + * weather later on today.