I ran into exactly the same situation. Try these guys. They made custom
bolts with washers and nuts, very nice quality. 5 bucks apiece plus tax and
shipping.
Just be sure to provide the axle housing diameter which, as you discovered
is smaller than for mustang. I needed longer bolts in order to install
lowering blocks. They might even be able to make those for you.
Vehicle Spring Service
3760 County Road 99W
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865 6520
Ask for Tony. They do spring re arching etc. and do work for Jay Leno's
collection.
----- Original Message -----
> where are you guys getting your leaf spring u-bolts from? i couldn't
> find any locally and eventually ordered a set from summit with next
> day fedex :eek: - 7/16" rod, 6.5" length, 2.5" internal diameter.
>
> however, measure twice, order once - turns out the old u-bolts are
> smaller, 3/8" rod and the 7/16" ones don't fit through the mounting
> plate.
>
> i can't find 3/8" anywhere, not even general spring of kansas which
> seems to offer any size.
>
> i'm thinking of just drilling out the holes to fit the 7/16" bolts. do
> you think that is wise?
>
> thanks.
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