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Patch · 02-03-2004, 12:31 AM

I have a 72 Blazer that I'm converting to 3/4 ton running gear.....in the rear I want to use the 73 and up style U bolts that point upward. For the 3/4 Ton Dana 60 Full Floater...I need the bigger bolts anyway.......my question is.....Where can I get just the kit at. Somebody must sell just the bolts and plates for a truck that has a 4 inch lift with blocks...dont they?
Thanks......let me know please.

Blue Beard · 02-03-2004, 12:43 AM

Last time I made a change, I had the U-bolts made to order........low price too

Scrub · 02-03-2004, 03:12 AM

There is an outfit in Portland that makes them any length you want for real cheap. I think I paid 5 bucks each with nuts. I can find out who it is.

If you want me to look it up, respond here and I will get an email

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-03-2004, 06:40 AM

I used u-bolts that came with a 4" lift for a K5, had them laying around, when I flipped my u-bolts. I bought the plates from ORD. My dana 60s tubes were the same diameter as the half tons (3") the 14 bolt uses the 3.5" tubes. One thing to consider I could not use 4" blocks on my dana 60 w/ the u-bolts for a 1/2 ton and 4" blocks, the spring perches on the dana 60 sit up higher from the axle.

2" block and u-bolt flip: http://groups.msn.com/Jims70GMC/newl...to&PhotoID=133

From the factory: http://groups.msn.com/Jims70GMC/driv...oto&PhotoID=31

Blue Beard · 02-03-2004, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scrub
There is an outfit in Portland that makes them any length you want for real cheap. I think I paid 5 bucks each with nuts. I can find out who it is.

If you want me to look it up, respond here and I will get an email

I was trying to remember who made mine, had it done in Portland also.........

Getting some timers........some times I remember, some times I don't........

Scrub · 02-07-2004, 01:51 PM

The Company in Portland is Oregon Auto Spring"

My buddy says he doesn;t know if they will deal direct, but he can have them made and drop shiped to Washington, plus no tax (I think) if you buy them from him.

Chris, owner of Sister's Auto Supply (541) 549 8888

Patch · 02-07-2004, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the good info fellas....much appreciated!!!!

02-03-2004, 12:31 AM	#1
Patch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 709	U bolts I have a 72 Blazer that I'm converting to 3/4 ton running gear.....in the rear I want to use the 73 and up style U bolts that point upward. For the 3/4 Ton Dana 60 Full Floater...I need the bigger bolts anyway.......my question is.....Where can I get just the kit at. Somebody must sell just the bolts and plates for a truck that has a 4 inch lift with blocks...dont they? Thanks......let me know please. __________________ Patch

02-03-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Last time I made a change, I had the U-bolts made to order........low price too __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-03-2004, 03:12 AM	#3
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	There is an outfit in Portland that makes them any length you want for real cheap. I think I paid 5 bucks each with nuts. I can find out who it is. If you want me to look it up, respond here and I will get an email __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

02-03-2004, 06:40 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I used u-bolts that came with a 4" lift for a K5, had them laying around, when I flipped my u-bolts. I bought the plates from ORD. My dana 60s tubes were the same diameter as the half tons (3") the 14 bolt uses the 3.5" tubes. One thing to consider I could not use 4" blocks on my dana 60 w/ the u-bolts for a 1/2 ton and 4" blocks, the spring perches on the dana 60 sit up higher from the axle. 2" block and u-bolt flip: http://groups.msn.com/Jims70GMC/newl...to&PhotoID=133 From the factory: http://groups.msn.com/Jims70GMC/driv...oto&PhotoID=31 __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 02-03-2004 at 06:42 AM.

02-07-2004, 01:51 PM	#6
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	The Company in Portland is Oregon Auto Spring" My buddy says he doesn;t know if they will deal direct, but he can have them made and drop shiped to Washington, plus no tax (I think) if you buy them from him. Chris, owner of Sister's Auto Supply (541) 549 8888 __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

02-07-2004, 06:31 PM	#7
Patch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 709	Thanks! Thanks for the good info fellas....much appreciated!!!! __________________ Patch

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