jeepcoma Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I need to replace the u-bolts since I changed springs. I'm looking for 2.75" inner diameter ones for my D44 but no one seems to have them, Autozone, Advance, Napa is closed today... I even tried PepBoys. I can order them online but was really hoping to get my spring swap finished today. Any ideas where I can get these? If I have to order online, are there any preferred brands? The Rubicon Express U-Bolt Kit looks pretty good, $40 ( :eek: ) for all four bolts, washers, and nuts; or Motion Offroad has them $11 each; RuffStuff has some "premium" ones for $12.50 each... worth the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I have the motion's now, had the RE and had a set made locally in the past. 10-15 EA is going rate for good U Bolts. I order mine online. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks. Called around and found a napa store that's open, none of the stores around here have them in stock and they'd have to ship it in anyway. I think I'll go with the more expensive RuffStuff grade 8 bolts, and get something a little heavier-duty to go with the D44/Metric Tonne combo which I will be abusing. Guess I won't be finishing the swap this weekend though :fs1: Serves me right for assuming I wouldn't have any trouble finding them locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I get them from Napa. Here if I order today.. they will be here tomorrow when I get out of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I have mine custom made to order locally. Price varies with the length and diameter rod it is made from, but usually ~$5 per bolt, plus a bit for nuts and washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I also get them made locally. IIRC, the last time I had a set made they ran about $6.50 each -- but that's very likely subject to faulty memory. You won't be able to match the exact size. Factory u-bolts for the XJ were 12mm, factory u-bolts for the MJ were 14mm. American sources use American sizes. 1/2" is smaller, and 9/16" is larger. Since I play with both XJs and MJs, I have standardized on using 1/2", made locally by a shop that builds springs for heavy trucks. I figure a NEW, heavy-duty 1/2" u-bolt is at least as good as a 20+ year old, rusty 14mm u-bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I got new ubolts from tractor supply, i'll post up the part number if anyone is interested. fits perfectly. 6 bucks a pop also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I got new ubolts from tractor supply, i'll post up the part number if anyone is interested. fits perfectly. 6 bucks a pop also. What's the part number? Is it for a dana 44? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Part #514, i have a Dana 35 rear, idk if it fits a Dana 44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Part #514, i have a Dana 35 rear, idk if it fits a Dana 44. No, it won't. BTW, that p/n doesn't exist on the TSC website. Also, the largest U-bolts they have are 3/8" that are too small for even the D35. 'Course the web site might not list everything............. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 So does anyone have a good source for spring plates for a D44? I havent' found any locally and am also not having any luck with u-bolts. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/parts/514.htm it matched the old ubolts perfectly, and again i have a D35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So does anyone have a good source for spring plates for a D44? I haven't' found any locally and am also not having any luck with u-bolts. :fs1: If your going to stay spring under, I much prefer the older JKS B2 plate. But for spring over I would go with a kit that eliminates the U Bolts entirely. OR the JKS B3 might also work. http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/merch ... eaf_Spring http://tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=157 Here is a U Bolt kit... http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/merch ... eaf_Spring CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Spring plates are available through Mopar dealers. My friend just ordered a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So does anyone have a good source for spring plates for a D44? I havent' found any locally and am also not having any luck with u-bolts. :fs1: http://www.huskyspring.com/main.taf?cat=127 http://www.huskyspring.com/Category/cus ... af?cat=142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks for the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/parts/514.htm it matched the old ubolts perfectly, and again i have a D35. I cannot seem to find that on the TSC website...any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 go look in your local Tractor Supply maybe, theres where i saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 last year i broke three u bults so i had some top notch mother truckers made up. 5/8 fine thread with hardware at Rochester Truck Repair. a little pricey but i got the peace of mind i wanted. about $44. they were 3'' ID 16'' long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 5/8 inch is way overkill. The close SAE equivalent to a 14mm would be 9/16", and my local spring shop doesn't charge much more for those than they do for the 1/2 inch style. I just think it's easier for my limited mentality to deal with one size, so I've standardized on 1/2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/parts/514.htm go look in your local Tractor Supply maybe, theres where i saw it. I went to TSC this weekend, and was happy to see that the 514 U-bolts are available in the store, though the website has no listing for them. $18 for all 4, with washers and nuts. Should the tie-in plate be replaced as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/parts/514.htm go look in your local Tractor Supply maybe, theres where i saw it. I went to TSC this weekend, and was happy to see that the 514 U-bolts are available in the store, though the website has no listing for them. $18 for all 4, with washers and nuts. Should the tie-in plate be replaced as well? sweet, i just used everything that was there. worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXJ Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 As for U-bolts I got a set at O'Reilley's and they were about $6 a pair. I needed a set when I swapped in a Chryco 8.25 rear. Glad that D turdy-five is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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