When I tried to get replacement u-bolts for the 8.25" rear on my
Dakota, I found the only way to get them was to have them bent by a
local spring shop. The local auto parts guy directed me to the nearby
spring shop. I brought one of my old u-bolts, and they bent and
threaded 4 new ones to match.
Don
89 Dakota Convertible 4x4
74 Dart Sport 340
CT
On 5/30/06, Woodruff, Jason P <jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com> wrote:
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> Anyone have or know where I can get some U-bolts and spring plates that
> will fit my dakota? I have the larger (9.25?) axle and most U-bolts I
> find are too narrow of a U (3").
>
> The threads on my stock bolts were getting chewed up and I barely got
> the nuts off last time, stupid cut rate lock nut design. I bought some
> long bolts from DJM that were thicker bolt diameter and never fit right,
> and they won't fit with the new springs going on. Stock sized stuff
> will probably fit just fine.
>
> Jay W
> 505/287 Dakota
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