Okay, So i crawled under my xj and am almost positive I have a chrysler 8.25 (pictures to come) because it has that flat lip on the bottom. So I ordered some u-bolts for the 8.25.

the Specs were grade 8 zinc 1/2" diameter x 3" wide and then I just went with 8" tall. I know that they are too tall but I figured I can cut to size. But I crawled under the xj and there seems to be a BIG gap between them. I'll post that picture as well. Now I'm starting to think that I have a D35... can somebody just confirm for me?

 

And don't judge my photography...

 

8.25 for sure. Ubolts are definitely to big did you get those made?

 

thats a 8.25

 

Yes I did. I have a buddy who works for fastenal and he saved me quite a bit of money on these. When measuring U-bolts do you measure from inside to inside?

And I'm glad I wasn't living a lie... if I would have bought them for the wrong axle I would have slapped myself silly! haha

 

Measure the inside of the u bolt. Or just take him an old one

 

3" my ****! I'm already returning these to him so he can make me up some new ones haha

 

I had some premade as well and the guy told me they would tighten up when I torqued them, but i felt they would be too loose, so I re-used the stock ones

 

I would def look into getting new ones. I have read and have been told to never re-use old u-bolts. I just ordered some from rough country. Contact grimmus he is our vendor dealer and can get you a deal.

 

When I had the local spring place make my U-Bolts for my '92, I drove it there and had them measure the rear axle. WIN! Perfect fit.

Maybe drive it there if possible?