u-bolts

[83smoker]

i have an 83 250hd. i had to cut the u-bolts to get them off and now i can't seem to find new ones big enough. they are 5/8 bolts 11" long noone has any that are 5/8 any suggestions? i tried the j/y but they are all smaller bolt size
th reason for the need is my factory lift blocks rusted and collapsed and a broken overload spring

 

[Agnem]

Most off-road shops can get them, and a lot of spring shops will make whatever you need. I haven't tried Ford, but that is where I would go first.

 

[Greenie]

Bring in an old U-bolt and any spring shop can make one up while you wait.

 

[1dieselman]

Have you tried Napa, At least the one here has them.

 

[typ4]

A spring shop will be the cheapest and strongest. They will also have the plastic sliders for the leaf ends. Makes the springs nice and quiet, not that we can hear them anyway.

It cost me about 35 per axle when I did mine,

 

[83smoker]

napas a no go but there is a spring shop across the river i'll try.
wow 2 posts in three years guess i spend to much time just reading all the great advice on here.

 

[tonkadoctor]

Try Fleetpride. Truck shops carry U-bolts for mounting beds, working on springs etc..... They have a shop in Clarksville about 5 miles from you. Has Truck parts and service, a machine shop and does driveline work too so they should have something or be able to make them pretty quickly.


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[k_williams1982]

If all else fails, I have a parts truck. I'll get measurements and see if they're still in good shape.

 

[83smoker]

thanks ill check fleetpride tommorrow and let ya know

 

[tknomaj]

Try these people may not be close but I know they ship and are Quality and prices are reasonable. DEAVER SPRING very well known in 4x4 Circles



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[RLDSL]

Most Truck Pro stores have the equipment to make them up to size. You have one right across the border in Louisville

 

[hesutton]

I have to agree with the others and say try the spring shop close to you. They can replace the broken overload and make the U-bolts in no time. They will be cheaper and better than what you can just buy over a parts counter.

Heath