xj1994

hey guys im putting in my first ever lift and it looks like the u bolts they sent me are to big. I have a picture of it and yes i know im putting it in upside down i was checking to see if it fits. Is there anywere local that sells these i need this done.

MuscleHead

Do you have the u bolt running through the spring perch? Cant tell if they are to big unless we can see the axle tube

Kuro89

Too long? No such thing
Too wide, for a larger axle tube? It's possible

xj1994

it fits fine around the axl it just seems like its 1/2 inch off of each hole.

helmut

That would mean that you have a dana 35 rear axle and you ordered u bolts for an 8.25chrysler axle. Do you have a d35? Advance Auto by my house has ubolts in the towing/trailer section so most auto part stores should have them.

xj1994

im pretty sure i don't have a d35. 8.25s have that lip on the bottom right? thats what mine has and that is how i figured it out.

SeriousOffroad

The u-bolts should fit snug against the axle tube.
Measure the inside of the u-bolts.

Kuro89

Check it around the axle tube like how it will sit when installed

xj1994

heres a picture of the axle

xj1994

inside of the u bolt is about 3 and a half inches

BNJeepsta

It should be 3" I.D.

xj1994

How do you measure it?

Turbo X_J

Dimension "B" is I.D.

BNJeepsta

Measure the distance between the two straight parts of the u bolt. It needs to be 3" for an 8.25.

xj1994

Ya it's 3.5. What axle even takes this. Ah I guess I'll go look for a 3 inch one at the parts store