Duner Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Does anyone know why the aftermarket does not flatten the curved portion of the u-bolt like the factory? Is it just because their lazy and cheap? Common sense tells me that the more surface bearing area the the more secure it is against slipping and less like to crush or dent the axle tube, I think that if it was not necessasary the factory would not do it but this is the main reason that I have for re-using factory u-bolts with loctite instead of new aftermarket bolts. Inspect your bolts thoroughly always. If you need longer u-bolts measure your tube diameter and hunt the local pick-n-pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 find a local spring shop, they'll make them on the spot and probbly be cheaper than the packaged ones anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 You can buy plates with the shock mount already on it to go between the axle and springs. Then use the spring plates for say a D44 out of something bigger. (I have FSJ spring plates) Do you happen to know where? 4wheelparts had them last time I popped by one of their shops. http://oly4x4.com should have them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duner Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Ok, the notched factory spring plate/shock mount could not take the abuse of normal driving and light offroading so my dad has designed some plates that he feels are more up to the job at hand. The new plates are over kill but we like it that way. They were made from a 5"x5"x1/2" square steel column. If you are interested in having a pair send me an email (email posted under user info) we need about two dozen to make it worth while with the cost of steel and the quantity that you have to buy. We bought a small quantity for this job and were into it for about $70.00, My dad thinks that if there is enough interest we can get the price down to $35.00 + shipping for the pair. Old Plate failed (my apologies to Eagle for cutting them up but they were weak) http:// 1/2" solid steel - the toolman would be proud 5/8" Grade 8 bolt for the shock mount - should be stronger than stock Installed on the truck! no worries now http://[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 looks purddy, good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHEEP Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I just used YJ spring plates. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 those YJ plates fit D44 U-bolts (2 3/4")? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I don't think they will.. but I am not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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