u-bolts?
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u-bolts?
I'm swaping f250 5 leaf springs onto my f150. it has a 9 inch rear and a broken 4 leaf setup. i dont think my bolts are going to be long enough to fit the bigger springs. they are only about 9 3/4" now. the problem is the bolts need to be 1/2" bolt 3 1/4" spread and will need to be about 10 to 10 1/2" long . i can get 9/16" ubolts that long but i dont think they will fit easily with out some serious reaming but i cant find 1/2" bolts that long? Is there anyone who sell longer 1/2" bolts or do i need to find a new plate on top of the springs?
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I'd just drill out the holes on your existing plates if that's the only fit issue. You should be able to do it with a good 3/8" drill motor and 9/16" bit with a cut-down shank (or better yet a drill press).
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it wont work because the bolts will interfere with the springs i thought about that. unless the bolts were drilled toward the out side but thats not real fun either break out the carbide bits. I guess it can be done but i was hoping for an easy way out but that might be what i have to do. thx
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From: Kennard, Indiana
U bolts
A farm store called Rural King has a large selection of U bolts!! I would think most farm stores such as Tractor Supply Co. or Implement dealerships might have what you are looking for or maybe a 4 wheel drive shop.
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