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I need to fab...
some U-bolt straps. I recently put 2" blocks under my leave springs ('70 GMC). Yes, I raised it. The block kit had new U-bolts instead of square-bolts like the factory. So the bolt plate that was under the axle, is now on top of the leaf springs. The fit is horrible, but I had to get thing back together.
Since the spring is a continuous arch, I was thinking about two 1/4" plates about1-1/2" X 5" or so each across each spring pack. Four plates total. A single plate would need to be contoured or it would only touch at the edges. Any thoughts?
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Re: I need to fab...
You will need to make it one piece rather than two. The plate is used to locate the center pin in the leafs too.
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Re: I need to fab...
Only the nut is on the top side. The location pin is under the spring pack locating the lift block which has a locating pin for the axle. The top plate should not need locating, but I suppose I could weld a bent strap between the two straps. That would be easier than one solid plate.
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Re: I need to fab...
Ok, I see now. So what was the question again?
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Re: I need to fab...
If you want to do it right just buy some new bolts that work for your application. It will cost a little more but you will be happier.
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Re: I need to fab...
I found my answer in the junkyard. I spied a Cherokee w/o wheels so the axle was exposed. There was a nice top plate. Better yet, I got them free! The guy was either in a good mood or too busy to mess with a couple bucks worth of metal. They worked perfectly!
![]() Good thing too. The former bottom plate/now top plates had shifted and ALL eight nuts were loose. Not sloppy loose, but not tight and not good.
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Re: I need to fab...
Good find.
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