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oldblue1968chevy 03-11-2009 07:14 PM

did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
ordered some 5/8 thread 23 1/4 long u bolts...will they work for 2.5" drop blocks, or will i have to get 2" drop blocks or will i have to get different U bolts :( :) thanks lol

oldblue1968chevy 03-11-2009 07:53 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
anybody??

im really startin to think ima need longer u bolts or smaller blocks lol

but anybody?!?!

haysonj 03-11-2009 08:05 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy (Post 3192417)
anybody??

im really startin to think ima need longer u bolts or smaller blocks lol

but anybody?!?!

Mine are 23 1/2 with a two inch block and there is only about 1/4 inch showing below the nut. Oops I have lift blocks and leaf springs

cdowns 03-11-2009 08:07 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
best thing is to take the tape measure out to the garage and measure.///if you mock it up with mounting plates with stock plate and hardware see hoew much is sticking out if you've got 2.5 sticking out get those blocks if its less then get smaller blocks

oldblue1968chevy 03-11-2009 08:49 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
well my u bolts are on the truck, ive got the block..hopefully they'll fit, if they dont i can spend another 1 dollar on nother piece of 2" instead..hope it fits letchall know friday!

DZL1 03-11-2009 11:11 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
I got 2 inch blocks with 24 inch u bolts and I have maybe a little over an inch left on either side.

DZL1.

67_C-30 03-11-2009 11:36 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy (Post 3192325)
ordered some 5/8 thread 23 1/4 long u bolts...will they work for 2.5" drop blocks, or will i have to get 2" drop blocks or will i have to get different U bolts :( :) thanks lol

Where did you get your U bolts?

oldblue1968chevy 03-13-2009 08:51 AM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
some custom shop here in our town ordered em for me..didnt find anyplace that could make em, why do you ask

Skirkpat 03-13-2009 09:15 AM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
If anyone needs custom lengths, I can get them at a shop here, any length or dia. you need...just pay for them and shipping.

oldblue1968chevy 03-13-2009 09:22 AM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
wat do they charge you out there...if the ones i ordered arent the right size i may have u get me some if you dont mind thanks

suville 03-13-2009 10:57 AM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
Check this!http://www.stengelbros.com/U-boltKits.htm
found em sum time ago!

Skirkpat 03-13-2009 02:27 PM

Re: did i get the right size u bolts,..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy (Post 3194966)
wat do they charge you out there...if the ones i ordered arent the right size i may have u get me some if you dont mind thanks

Around 24.00 a pair I think, if you get serious I will check for sure


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