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

A "spring" shop can make u-bolts for you.

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.  

He's asking why you want  used parts, rather than new.  New u bolts might be available locally.

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54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

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

Why do you want to use used u-bolts?

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