Rear axle leaf spring lift done the wrong way
04-02-2010, 08:02 PM
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maybe the ubolts are are from a flip kit. try putting the ubolts around the axle and the plate on top of the leaf springs.. and your bolt idea is ok. just make sure to get a proper replacement soon.. good luck man.
04-02-2010, 08:08 PM
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Thanks, Yotaman. I'm waiting on the right bolts. This trucks had enough of half arsed maintenance. I'm doing it right the first time. =) I can't have an axle fly off on the way out to the desert.
04-02-2010, 08:37 PM
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While you're in there, why not invest in a U-bolt flip kit?
If you do some wheeling it's a pretty trick mod that'll get you the new u-bolts you need and the new top plate. if you have access to a welder you're golden.
While you're in there, why not invest in a U-bolt flip kit?
If you do some wheeling it's a pretty trick mod that'll get you the new u-bolts you need and the new top plate. if you have access to a welder you're golden.
04-03-2010, 11:26 AM
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yes please get the u-bolt flip kit. and also looks like a 6 degree shim. which are sold at summit. i actually run a set and have no problems. just make sure you tighten the u bolts every few weeks
04-03-2010, 11:28 AM
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Autozone sells a pack of 4 ubolts with hardware for 14.99. They are flattop, and really long (like 16" lol), but I used them and cut them down when I did my Zuk coil mod. They say they are made for lift blocks, but they are threaded up high enough to use without them.
04-03-2010, 01:01 PM
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Wow - that's crazy!
Defintely replace those U bolts with the square ones ASAP - and get a center leaf alignment bolt set in there (dealer?). If you do the flip kit ($50 or so) you'll need to weld the shock mount tabs I believe.
Torque specs for the U bolts are 90 ft/lbs btw -I just did this on my ZUK mod.
Still concerned about the leaf in between the pack and the overload leaf - what the hell is that????
Defintely replace those U bolts with the square ones ASAP - and get a center leaf alignment bolt set in there (dealer?). If you do the flip kit ($50 or so) you'll need to weld the shock mount tabs I believe.
Torque specs for the U bolts are 90 ft/lbs btw -I just did this on my ZUK mod.
Still concerned about the leaf in between the pack and the overload leaf - what the hell is that????
08-25-2010, 09:45 AM
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08-25-2010, 11:59 AM
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Dude, Its been so long since I have seen this thread I had to reread it to figure out why I had a subscription......
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