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Patsfan34

12-16-2010 10:35 AM

WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

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I need one rear U-bolt with both bolts. I would prefer a matching one like pictured below. This is 68 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 frame but I assume most of the U-bolts for 1/2 ton 4x4s are the same. The bolts measure 7/8s. I have 5 leafs in the leaf springs. Shipping would be to 06615. Thanks, Neil

sharpie1972

12-16-2010 11:09 AM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

Hi Neil, I have one from a 72 I can send you. I'll get a picture and measurements for you tonight. Thanks, Sharpie

BLAZERMAN

12-16-2010 07:24 PM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

Is that the stock setup? I don't recognize that saddle....I thought they used a cast saddle and it went on the bottom of the axle tube with the u bolts facing down...more of a squared u bolt that wraps around the leaf pack instead of axle.

Patsfan34

12-16-2010 10:11 PM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

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Originally Posted by sharpie1972 (Post 4353297)

Hi Neil, I have one from a 72 I can send you. I'll get a picture and measurements for you tonight. Thanks, Sharpie

As always it's Dennis to the rescue! Thanks so much and happy holidays.

Neil

Patsfan34

12-16-2010 10:14 PM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN (Post 4354043)

I'm not 100% sure mine is the stock set up but I think it is. Blazerman I've seen what your talking about on trucks with a lift kit. The square u-bolts are usually for holding the blocks in for the lift kit, at least that's what I thought.

sharpie1972

12-16-2010 10:38 PM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

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Pics of stock 72 U-bolts. Looks like these came from a K20, also a new set same bend just smaller diameter. 4 " wide outside 8 1/2" long 1/2" and 5/16" diameter respectively. Let me know if one of these will work and I'll get it headed your way. Sharpie

Patsfan34

12-18-2010 12:48 AM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

Dennis I'm pretty sure one on the left will work. Can you just confirm the bolts are 7/8s? PM me what I owe you with shipping and I will paypal you sometime this weekend. Shipping to 06615. I will take the one that requires the least amount of wire brushing and nice straight threads. Thanks again so much!

Neil

sharpie1972

12-18-2010 06:47 PM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

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Hi Neil, the nuts on those are 15/16ths and 3/4 on the smaller ones which fit my stock sadlle. Sharpie

Big-Blue

12-19-2010 12:08 AM

Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt

I have always heard that you shouldn't reuse U-bolts. I am guessing it has something to do with stretching/yielding and not up to 100% strength.

Anyway, a spring shop can bend you new ones for about $12.

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