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By alanfreeman - 3 Years Ago
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Does anyone have a set of four good original stock rear end u-bolts and a pair of bottom shock mounting plates? I just discovered that the 9" Ford rear end that I removed from my '54 Ford used different size parts than the original rear end that I am putting in my car. Thanks, Alan
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By 55blacktie - 3 Years Ago
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Why do you want to use used u-bolts?
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By alanfreeman - 3 Years Ago
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I need U-Bolts to hold the leaf springs to the rear axle. Isn't that the way Henry built these cars at the factory???? Alan
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By paul2748 - 3 Years Ago
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He's asking why you want used parts, rather than new. New u bolts might be available locally.
.alanfreeman (4/26/2022)
I need U-Bolts to hold the leaf springs to the rear axle. Isn't that the way Henry built these cars at the factory???? Alan
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By alanfreeman - 3 Years Ago
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The closest size new U-Bolts that I was able to find were 3" across which would fit loosely on the axle housing. If someone knows a source for the correct size that will correctly fit a stock rear end please let me know.
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By Lou - 3 Years Ago
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A "spring" shop can make u-bolts for you.
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By alanfreeman - 3 Years Ago
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I checked one of my other '54 Fords and discovered that the original stock u-bolts are actually 3" inside diameter although the outside diameter of the stock axle is a little less than that. As the u-bolts and shock mounts that were used with the 9" Ford axle that was in my car are 3" I will use them to secure the stock axle. Thanks for your responses. Alan
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