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Old May 6, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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So I'm looking for u-bolts to finish up my lift. One issue. Autozone doesn't carry them. Murrys doesn't carry them. Advanced doesn't carry them and Carquest needs the EXACT size as in length, width, thread size, everything. I've searched all the forums but I can't find the correct size.

I have the Chrysler 8.25 rear end so I know that they're 3in bolts but what about the rest of the measurements. I'm lost when it comes to classifying hardware.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Here is some U bolt tech just in case you want to order from car quest......
http://www.clampsinc.com/guidelines%20for%20ubolts.htm

Call your local Autozone and ask for part# 13-0136A
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...requestid=1867

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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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auto zone carrys lift blocks comes with u bolt should work in stock on the shelf pep boys alsohttp://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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You have a spring shop in your area that can make U-bolts for you?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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auto zone carrys lift blocks comes with u bolt should work in stock on the shelf pep boys alsohttp://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search
Don't buy them!!!!!!!! There made of cheap metal that strips once you tighten it if you have a shop that just dos suspension they can make new ones
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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auto zone carrys lift blocks comes with u bolt should work in stock on the shelf pep boys alsohttp://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search
Yuppers i bought the 1in lift blocks and used the ubolts just have to cut them because they are very long so your gonna need a grinder.
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Don't buy them!!!!!!!! There made of cheap metal that strips once you tighten it if you have a shop that just dos suspension they can make new ones
rode mine 5 years no issues
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Old May 6, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
rode mine 5 years no issues
X2 No issues with the ones I bought
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I don't have a spring shop in my area so that's outta the question. I thought about just going to home depot or lowes but I was told not to trust their quality? I will see if they have the lift blocks tomorrow. Any more suggestions?
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Originally Posted by razor02097
Here is some U bolt tech just in case you want to order from car quest......
http://www.clampsinc.com/guidelines%20for%20ubolts.htm

Call your local Autozone and ask for part# 13-0136A
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...requestid=1867
Also, these springs bolts fit? It says diameter is 3 1/8. Isn't it only 3in?

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Originally Posted by freegdr
rode mine 5 years no issues
I had a problem with my Autozone ones with in a week
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Oreillys carries them
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
rode mine 5 years no issues
I had a problem with my Autozone ones with in a week
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You can also get them from napa. The 3" dia. and 1/2-20 threads (stockers are 3/8" I believe) are the big concerns. You can get longer than needed and just cut them down. I got my last set from Ironrock off road. If you can wait on shipping, they have an excellent price.

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Originally Posted by shooter5635
Also, these springs bolts fit? It says diameter is 3 1/8. Isn't it only 3in?
Hmm...I didn't see the 1/8th part. I'll have to check. I got mine from O'reilly's but don't remember what the package said.
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