BRC 88MJ Posted June 3, 2006 Posted June 3, 2006 In the process of removing my D35 for the new(er) D44, I had to cut all the u-bolts and one of the front leaf spring bolts. This may be a very basic question but where would be a cheap place to buy some replacements for the U-bolts (going on a D44) and the leaf spring bolt? Also, are the U-bolts plates/lower shock mounts for the D35 the same as those for a D44? Thanks. Brent
JeeppinTom Posted June 3, 2006 Posted June 3, 2006 Guys here with the metric ton D44's may be different. But if your replacing it with a bare D44 housing all the mounts should work the same. several companys out there make all the heavey dut perches and shock mounts including Rubicon Express.
BRC 88MJ Posted June 3, 2006 Author Posted June 3, 2006 I'm replacing the D35 with a metric ton 44 out of another MJ. I'll be keeping it SUA for now as I'm trying to get the truck back up and running. I would like to just reuse the original u-bolt plates to save time and money. The only reason the bolts were cut is due to Midwest threadlocker, i.e. massive rust. I'm looking for a quick source (like NAPA, Tractor Supply, or the like) where anybody else may have picked up what I'm looking for. Thanks.
Eagle Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 Regardless of axle, XJ u-bolts are 12mm (just under 1/2") and MJ u-bolts are 14mm (closer to 9/16" but not quite). I get all my u-bolts custom bent at a local spring shop, and I have settled on using 1/2" for everything. If you don't have a spring shop nearby, try Husky Spring http://www.huskyspring.com/
Bounty Hunter Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 1/2" is what you need, but they have different axletube diameters so you'll need larger ubolts and different ubolt plates. I get my ubolts at the local farm supply, but I'm going to make some ubolt eliminators and be done with ubolts forever
JeeppinTom Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 1/2" is what you need, but they have different axletube diameters so you'll need larger ubolts and different ubolt plates. I get my ubolts at the local farm supply, but I'm going to make some ubolt eliminators and be done with ubolts forever Give us some more info on the u-bolt eliminators. TIA JeeppinTom
pingpong Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 TNt customs makes a nice reasonably priced set of UBE's. Napa should be able to get the U-bolts for you, or any good 4x4 shop should be able to get what you need. Also new spring plates are not that expensive if you end up buying them as well. When we redid Pong, we used 5/8 u-bolts, and new 1/2" thick plates. Might be a lil over kill, but its stout.
BRC 88MJ Posted June 7, 2006 Author Posted June 7, 2006 Sorry to bring this back up. Does anyone know the length of the U-bolts used for the metric ton D44? I'm going to stop tonight and have a set of them made up but I don't know that info. Oh, I got the leaf bolt replaced for free. Our lab was testing some Grade 10.8 M14 fasteners that were pretty close to the right length (a little long). It's good to work for a fastener company sometimes..... Thank.
Bounty Hunter Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 I'd get 8" long, the excess is cut off anyway. As for Ubolt Eliminators:
BRC 88MJ Posted June 7, 2006 Author Posted June 7, 2006 I'd get 8" long, the excess is cut off anyway. Thanks a bunch.
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