M1008 rear u bolt size

[dunedigger]

Tried finding the correct stock size u bolt for the rear 14 bolt axle with the square u bolts. No luck finding the numbers. Anyone know what size these are? They are measured by total length, bolt size and inner measurement that fits around the springs between bolts.

 

[doghead]

I did an advanced search for "rear spring bolt" in the cucv forum. I looked at 2 likely threads(by reading the titles. Found this in about 5 minutes.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/557639-post6.html

 

[dunedigger]

Thanks doghead. I don't mean to brag but it took me longer than 5 minutes to not find that.

 

[bigburb11]

Thanks doghead. I don't mean to brag but it took me longer than 5 minutes to not find that.

That is tooo funny!

At least you tried!

 

[iamspencer]

3 3/8in is the tube diameter

 

[dunedigger]

Ordered a new set of rear springs and forgot to measure the u bolts, I couldn't get to my truck to measure them before the order. Anyway, someone had picked up the stuff for me and now I picked up my springs tonight. So far out of a M1028 and M1008 I have bought both have had broken springs.

 

[gsparks]

does anyone know the size of the front u bolts in a m1028. I need a u bolt about 1 inch longer. I just want to level the truck up in the front with a block spacer. I know they have 5/8 threads, but I don't know the width (inside to inside I guess).

 

[Disciple]

Sorry I don't know the size off-hand. I'd have to crawl underneath mine and measure, but if I were you I'd call Off Road Design out of Colorado. They're great folks and know these trucks well. I just picked up a new set of Dana 60 U-bolts from them for my lift. All Grade 8 hardware. www.offroaddesign.com
Hope this helps a little anyways.

 

[Matt1031]

does anyone know the size of the front u bolts in a m1028. I need a u bolt about 1 inch longer. I just want to level the truck up in the front with a block spacer. I know they have 5/8 threads, but I don't know the width (inside to inside I guess).

Block spacers on front springs are both unsafe and illegal - even if they are only 1" tall. 1" Zero rates are OK because they are part of the actual spring pack. Be advised that zero rates are still supposedly illegal in NJ even though they are technically different from a lift block. Check your state's laws.
If you call ORD, they sell zero rates have the extra long U-bolts/studs available.
Add a Leafs, Zero Rate for 4x4 Suspensions from Offroad Design