CEThomas Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Where is the best / cheep place to get the perchs, u-bolts and plates for the 8.8 axle? Also the junk yard did not give me the u-joint yoke/holder on the front of the 8.8 axle, anyone know of a cheep place to get one as the junk yard wants to charge me for a DS or hole axle to get one :mad: Charles
Bounty Hunter Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 There are two flanges on this page, click on the specs and you may find what you need. Here's a pair of spring perches, Mopar brand, that'll fit. $8.99 for the pair. Ubolts and ubolt plates.
87manche Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 the mopar perches are pure beef. Definitely the best deal going.
88MJay Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 I like using the long 6" or 7" perches if you are going spring over. Adds just a tad bit of anti-wrap help. If you are going spring under don't worry about it. Mopar perches are nice. There was a post in the "Pub" section where someone was asking about the flange adaptor. Kinda funny... two in one day... anyway... Spicer number 2-2-1379 You can get it at any Spicer dealer for around $20
87manche Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Could always just keep the stock overload leaf, it's so thick it might as well be part of the perch.
Bounty Hunter Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Spicer number 2-2-1379 You can get it at any Spicer dealer for around $20 That one is on the Rockford Driveline link I posted. They're great to deal with, reasonably priced and they ship quick.
CEThomas Posted November 28, 2006 Author Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks, Will get most of it ordered tonight. The u-bolts and plates will have to go till next payday :cry: Charles
CWLONGSHOT Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 NEW Ubolts are the best bet anyway!!! I find it better to lean a bit on the SAFE side... CW
BrettM Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 at some point I'm going to swap an 8.8 in (still SUA), I know I'll need larger u-bolts, but does anyone know if the stock u-bolt plate has enough room in the slots for the larger diameter u-bolts?
DirtyComanche Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 at some point I'm going to swap an 8.8 in (still SUA), I know I'll need larger u-bolts, but does anyone know if the stock u-bolt plate has enough room in the slots for the larger diameter u-bolts? With some drilling. I ran mine with 5/8" bolts.
RedBullMJ Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 Ruffstuff has a swap kit for this axle change.....just make sure you get the right u-bolts if you are keeping it spring under. This is by far the best swap kit I have found!
CEThomas Posted November 29, 2006 Author Posted November 29, 2006 Did I screw up :oops: I ordered two Rear Spring Mounting Seats at 8.99, did I order 2 or 2 pair :nuts: Charles
87manche Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 you ordered two pair. Yes, it really is that good of a deal.
CEThomas Posted November 30, 2006 Author Posted November 30, 2006 Well :mad: anyone need a new set of mounts? 8.95 shipped. Charles
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