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Old 07-22-2013, 09:21 PM   #1
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Hardware for leafs

plain and simple, i just ordered my brackets to lower the truck. but i have a funny feeling things are going to fight me..... does anyone know what the width and length of the bolts through the frame are, and what the length and all of the U-bolts are???
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Old 07-22-2013, 09:34 PM   #2
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Re: Hardware for leafs

I used 3/8 bolts 2" long through frame. U-bolts are 1/2" bolts like 4" long?
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:58 PM   #3
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Re: Hardware for leafs

ok cool, i just wanna be able to have some hardware on hand incase i snap one, im thining i should just say to hell with it and get all new parts. but damn new leaf springs are pricey, i would love to get new leafs, new shackles and everything so its good.
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Old 07-23-2013, 06:11 PM   #4
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Re: Hardware for leafs

After all the hardware and my 1/2 ton leafs it was about... 400/500 including new hangers onto the frame.
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:00 PM   #5
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yea that is not something i can afford to do right now haha.
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