CEThomas Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 I got new u-bolts for the 8.8 at the local spring shop. Now looks like I need new u-bolt plates as the old ones are just TOO small. Know where I can buy just the plates? Thanks, Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokhound Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 My thought is using the xj plates I don’t no if they will fit but it a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/merc ... y_Code=bui you could also try autozone or napa they might have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJay Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 The last couple sets I did I think I just opened up the holes in the existing spring plates with a die grinder or a drill bit or something. If I remember correctly it's not fun and takes a good half hour or so a piece to get them opened up enough to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks, Was going to cut them but looks like would only have 1/8" on the outside ends. Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJay Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Hmm... never ran into that. I did it on a set of XJ plates and a set of YJ plates before. I don't know what they look like but would a junkyard set of 8.8 plates work? Couldn't be more than a few bucks if they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 My suggestion is to use a set of f150 spring plates, or buy a new set. Matt at Independent has them in stock... not sure of the price, but can't be but so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks, 89MJay The plates on the MJ are small to fit up into the shock mount. Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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