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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Ok so I'm getting the last min parts for a d35-8,25 swap. Just realized the ubolts are different sizes do I need a different retainer plate you know th one ontop of the spring ? If so where can I get them ? Is the jy the only place
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Pretty sure they are all the same. Just take care not to screw up the threads.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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The u bolt kit at napa comes with new plates btw.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Ok well I can never make it to napa I got a kit at autozone it's a lift block kit but someone stole the blocks (like I care) they gave it to me 10% off so I took it. My brake line t should work from the d35 yes
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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get Dana forty four Ubolts, youll havta widen them slightly but there longer/bigger/stronger then stock D35- chrysler 8.25 Ubolts
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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No junk yards near by grab a set from a xj ?
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
No junk yards near by grab a set from a xj ?
you never should reuse Ubolts unless you have too.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
you never should reuse Ubolts unless you have too.
Plates plates...lol...
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris smith
Ok so I'm getting the last min parts for a d35-8,25 swap. Just realized the ubolts are different sizes do I need a different retainer plate you know th one ontop of the spring ? If so where can I get them ? Is the jy the only place
Plates plates ...
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Plates plates ...
good catch there buddy. my bad
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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There are close to my house but not work and I can't make it in time to get them. I'm doing my swap at work
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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Your d35 plate will work just fine with the 8.25. I just got done with the swap my self. The plate has oval shape holes in it for 2.75-3" u-bolts
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rctrav
Your d35 plate will work just fine with the 8.25. I just got done with the swap my self. The plate has oval shape holes in it for 2.75-3" u-bolts
Like I said in the second post, I'm pretty sure they are all the same. I've used the same set of plates on d35, c8.25, and now a d44.
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