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WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Chasing a good set of U-bolt plates for use on a 14 bolt rear axle for use in a K2500. Thanks.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I think those will work. Text sent.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Sorry, I don't think mine will work.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Hi Pete, a good friend of mine has a bunch of that stuff laying around at his property. Please send me a picture of what you're looking for and I will forward it to him.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
No, but thanks for looking Dwayne
It's the top examples on this pic. I really appreciate the help - will make it worth the effort if you can scare up a set. Thank you!
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks for digging! So close! Those are 0.25” too small - I need plates for a 3.375” OD axle tube.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
this measurement?
Side to Side Holes,Center to Center, (3 3/8)," https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...ing-bt5-251ck/ further down the list, I clicked on the kit and then clicked on description.. hope that helps.. I'm out of practice sizing those items on our trucks, we have an awesome local vendor Betts has everything ![]()
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks i will call them to confirm a good fitment. It looks like some kits are available to flip the U bolt that make use of a flat plate across the top of the leaf spring pack that avoids the water and crud accumulation.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I may have a set I’ll have to dig
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks I’ll stay tuned. Pete
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere...
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe....
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Dale you bet. Thanks.
I just received these beefy U bolt flip plates that rest atop the spring pack and allow the bolts to attach from the bottom up. US made. Thanks all.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Look like they are from RuffStuff. Used them on my truck. Drilling drain holes in the stock u-bolt plates may be a good idea.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I believe these are Ruff Stuff. Hoping to ditch the OE plates but holes would be helpful. Guy I bought these from told me he’s seen full thickness rust out of axle tubes from the OE plate design.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I have these. Measurement across the opening is 3.25", is that the right size?
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks. Those look good might be just short though. The axle tube OD is 3.375”.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Almost wonder if you need this style? Came off a 77 dually with the Dana 70hd axle. Part number 327224. Measures 3.75" and had the factory rear sway bar.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Brian thanks. Here’s what mine currently looks like. Pretty sure it’s that first style - like a bowl designed to store water. I learned the post 99 14 bolt tubes went to a 3.5” diameter from 3.375”. I’m optimistic the plates I have will work for the long haul. I’ll coat them with POR-15 and a top coat ahead of install.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
I would replace the spring center bolts too...
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Thanks Dale - I’ll ensure those are replaced if not solid. I also figured I might as well replace the 20 yo shocks and found the same OEM Bilstein examples. Hope to get many years more service from the truck.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
Nice! The shocks look great.
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle
great shocks! I expect nothing less from the king of OEM
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