U-Bolt Brackets (see pic) help
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U-Bolt Brackets (see pic) help
The individual who put the U-bolts on this truck last put them on backwards and now they are damaged and even seperating on a couple sides.
I bought new U-bolts as existing ones are bent because of bad installation, but I cannot locate Ubolt brackets, even after doing Google searches. If someone help save me some time and help me find new brackets, I would be grateful. see pic of botched installation.
I bought new U-bolts as existing ones are bent because of bad installation, but I cannot locate Ubolt brackets, even after doing Google searches. If someone help save me some time and help me find new brackets, I would be grateful. see pic of botched installation.
Last edited by Rogmatt; Dec 6, 2008 at 07:31 AM. Reason: spelling
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he is saying get the brackets at junkyard, not the ubolts.
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Yes exactly, thank you quicklook2.
Myself I prefer to have my u bolts made to my measurement at a local truck/trailer spring shop, rather then buy them at a auto parts individually on blister card packs.
Cheaper, and come with better "nuts".
Notice how the PO had stacked two nuts to get a good bite, nuts from the spring shop are near that tall in one "nut".
Install em evenly tight, drive it a hundred miles or so and then crank em down tight again.....
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wrecking yard brackets will be OK, Nice job on the U bolts, I would congrat. the prev owner on that.
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I've ordered from these guys before: the stuff seemed good and shipped fast.
U-bolt Kits for Trailer Axles - ABC Trailer Parts
What diameter is the ford 8.8 axle housing? get the right U-bolts for it.
(I measured with a tape. and came up with 3 1/4" , so you might not be able to get the right stuff from that site: call them and ask tho)
Heres the right stuff
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...ngs-p-241.html
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...-10-p-192.html
U-bolt Kits for Trailer Axles - ABC Trailer Parts
What diameter is the ford 8.8 axle housing? get the right U-bolts for it.
(I measured with a tape. and came up with 3 1/4" , so you might not be able to get the right stuff from that site: call them and ask tho)
Heres the right stuff
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...ngs-p-241.html
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...-10-p-192.html
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