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**RPOZ11** · 10-16-2005, 08:28 PM

72 3/4 Ton Rear Axle

Are new U-Bolts available???
If so, who has them? Links???

Thanx!:

Fred T · 10-17-2005, 01:27 AM

If there's a spring shop in your area, they should be able to make them if you take one for a pattern.

longhorn71 · 10-17-2005, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred T

If there's a spring shop in your area, they should be able to make them if you take one for a pattern.

Or try a welding shop.I had a set man for my 72 1-ton and they cost me 10 bucks each.

4x4Poet · 10-17-2005, 04:53 PM

The *bling* option:

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/uboltreversal.htm

An upgrade, too, since the u-bolt threads get outta the dirt, rocks, mud that ruins the threads for the next time they are removed.

From what I've read, one can source used 73-? rear u-bolt spring plates cheap and add either spring shop made u-bolts or store bought u-bolts for $20-$40. I've found plated Trailmaster u-bolt kits with tall nuts for <$15 per pair. Used 73up rear u-bolt plates should <$10.

ORD's fine kit comes with powder coated plates and zinc plated, Tuff Country u-bolts (TC part #17706) with tall nuts and thick, grade 8 washers. Quality stuff in one kit.

10-17-2005, 01:27 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: U-Bolts Rear Axle 3/4 ton If there's a spring shop in your area, they should be able to make them if you take one for a pattern. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-17-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The bling option: http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/uboltreversal.htm An upgrade, too, since the u-bolt threads get outta the dirt, rocks, mud that ruins the threads for the next time they are removed. From what I've read, one can source used 73-? rear u-bolt spring plates cheap and add either spring shop made u-bolts or store bought u-bolts for $20-$40. I've found plated Trailmaster u-bolt kits with tall nuts for <$15 per pair. Used 73up rear u-bolt plates should <$10. ORD's fine kit comes with powder coated plates and zinc plated, Tuff Country u-bolts (TC part #17706) with tall nuts and thick, grade 8 washers. Quality stuff in one kit. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 10-17-2005 at 05:07 PM.

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10-16-2005, 08:28 PM	#1
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	U-Bolts Rear Axle 3/4 ton 72 3/4 Ton Rear Axle Are new U-Bolts available??? If so, who has them? Links??? Thanx!: __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS



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