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**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 06:57 AM

Chasing a good set of U-bolt plates for use on a 14 bolt rear axle for use in a K2500. Thanks.

**1rippen6** · 05-12-2021, 09:00 AM

I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.

I think those will work. Text sent.

**1rippen6** · 05-12-2021, 12:24 PM

Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

Bones72Super · 05-12-2021, 12:48 PM

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.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

No, but thanks for looking Dwayne

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Originally Posted by Bones72Super

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.

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!

Killer Bee · 05-12-2021, 03:33 PM

are these for your fire truck? you're in the 67-72 section, might get better results in a later model section where 14 bolt were standard

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

are these for your fire truck? you're in the 67-72 section, might get better results in a later model section where 14 bolt were standard

Yessir - I posted over there too

Killer Bee · 05-12-2021, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Yessir - I posted over there too

oops, I didn't look

but the bases are loaded so you're bound to score! good luck!

and following your project, nice rig!

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 05-12-2021, 07:03 PM

Pete here so a pair I have that are nice and solid with minimal pitting on the outside. Sandblast them and the would be fine $65.00 shipped plus PayPal fees if interested let me know thanks ....Jeff

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff's bowtie's

Pete here so a pair I have that are nice and solid with minimal pitting on the outside. Sandblast them and the would be fine $65.00 shipped plus PayPal fees if interested let me know thanks ....Jeff

Jeff I greatly appreciate you offering those. These are close in condition to what’s now in place. I’m going to keep beating the bushes here for a little bit to see if a pit free set surfaces. Crazy plate design - like a nest designed to hatch rust.

**davischevy** · 05-12-2021, 10:41 PM

I had the rear end roll right out from under a K2500 a couple of years ago. Those thing rusted completely away, and they were always in Arkansas.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 05-13-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Jeff I greatly appreciate you offering those. These are close in condition to what’s now in place. I’m going to keep beating the bushes here for a little bit to see if a pit free set surfaces. Crazy plate design - like a nest designed to hatch rust.

Pete I understand!! These are actually in good condition for this part of the country!! Thanks

**DeadheadNM** · 05-13-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff's bowtie's

Pete I understand!! These are actually in good condition for this part of the country!! Thanks

I may yet take those. Can't believe the crummy design. I don't want to lose my axle like Larry.

Killer Bee · 05-13-2021, 07:25 PM

do you have the gm p/n for your truck?

are these in the neighborhood? found some others but this looked like one stop shopping..

extensive application charts might have everything you need

https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...e-u-bolt-kits/

COMPLETE ASSEMBLY KITS PUT TOGETHER FOR YOU TO MAKE ONE EASY PURCHASE! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHEVY/GMC C10/C20 AND K10/20 SERIES.
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR SUSPENSION TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD

**DeadheadNM** · 05-13-2021, 09:15 PM

Thanks for digging! So close! Those are 0.25” too small - I need plates for a 3.375” OD axle tube.

Killer Bee · 05-13-2021, 11:58 PM

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

**DeadheadNM** · 05-14-2021, 06:53 AM

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.

projectking · 05-14-2021, 05:41 PM

I may have a set I’ll have to dig

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2021, 10:55 AM

FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere...

**DeadheadNM** · 05-15-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere...

Dale check it out. Low mile diesel that I couldn’t pass up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=821683

**DeadheadNM** · 05-15-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

I may have a set I’ll have to dig

Thanks I’ll stay tuned. Pete

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2021, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe....

**DeadheadNM** · 05-19-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe....

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.

**Richard** · 05-22-2021, 01:15 AM

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.

05-12-2021, 06:57 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	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. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-12-2021, 09:00 AM	#2
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,782	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.

05-12-2021, 12:24 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,782	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

05-12-2021, 12:48 PM	#5
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	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. __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

05-12-2021, 03:33 PM	#7
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle are these for your fire truck? you're in the 67-72 section, might get better results in a later model section where 14 bolt were standard __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-12-2021, 07:03 PM	#10
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,946	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Pete here so a pair I have that are nice and solid with minimal pitting on the outside. Sandblast them and the would be fine $65.00 shipped plus PayPal fees if interested let me know thanks ....Jeff Attached Images

05-12-2021, 10:41 PM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I had the rear end roll right out from under a K2500 a couple of years ago. Those thing rusted completely away, and they were always in Arkansas. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-13-2021, 07:25 PM	#15
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle do you have the gm p/n for your truck? are these in the neighborhood? found some others but this looked like one stop shopping.. extensive application charts might have everything you need https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...e-u-bolt-kits/ COMPLETE ASSEMBLY KITS PUT TOGETHER FOR YOU TO MAKE ONE EASY PURCHASE! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHEVY/GMC C10/C20 AND K10/20 SERIES. REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR SUSPENSION TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-13-2021, 09:15 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	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. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-13-2021, 11:58 PM	#17
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	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 __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-14-2021, 06:53 AM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	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. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-14-2021, 05:41 PM	#19
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I may have a set I’ll have to dig __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

05-15-2021, 10:55 AM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-15-2021, 03:24 PM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-22-2021, 01:15 AM	#25
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,855	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. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746



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