U bolts for a '78 front dana 60 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

MaxCrack · 10-03-2001, 02:22 PM

Where do I get them?

So far everyone I've called seems to think I just need plain u-bolts. They are WRONG! The drive side does not use plain u-bolts, I can tell just by looking at it for two seconds, but I have never seen what I am looking for so I don't know how to describe it.

Does any one have a good picture of the driver side mounting hardware? Or better yet, an extra set they can sell me?

Gordon · 10-03-2001, 02:33 PM

Try a spring shop most of them can make the custom ubolts. the ford dealer might work too, but I don't know.

byerks · 10-03-2001, 02:36 PM

Here is a picture, you can kind of see the drivers side mounting, but its very similar to the passenger side mount.

<IMG width=640 height=425 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/fromrear.jpg">

PTO DAVE · 10-05-2001, 04:59 PM

Do you have the piece that fits on the bottom of the u-bolts? This is kinda important its formed to the housing. I just had new U-bolts made (no problem) When I bought 60 I made sure I got that cradle looking thing. Maybe Ford? <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

MaxCrack · 10-05-2001, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PTO DAVE:
<STRONG>Do you have the piece that fits on the bottom of the u-bolts? This is kinda important its formed to the housing. I just had new U-bolts made (no problem) When I bought 60 I made sure I got that cradle looking thing. Maybe Ford? <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Yeah, I need the part that goes under the driver's side.

10-03-2001, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
MaxCrack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5551 Location: Mt. View CA Posts: 45	U bolts for a '78 front dana 60 Where do I get them? So far everyone I've called seems to think I just need plain u-bolts. They are WRONG! The drive side does not use plain u-bolts, I can tell just by looking at it for two seconds, but I have never seen what I am looking for so I don't know how to describe it. Does any one have a good picture of the driver side mounting hardware? Or better yet, an extra set they can sell me?

10-05-2001, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
PTO DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2928 Location: Azusa Canyon, CA. Posts: 219	Do you have the piece that fits on the bottom of the u-bolts? This is kinda important its formed to the housing. I just had new U-bolts made (no problem) When I bought 60 I made sure I got that cradle looking thing. Maybe Ford? <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> __________________ ----------------------------------- 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 bolt 4.88s,Detroits,40"Hawgs,rear P.T.O. winch,390c.i.,N.P.435,Dana 24 "Engage brain BEFORE engaging gears"

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10-03-2001, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gordon Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 929 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca USA Posts: 2,825	Try a spring shop most of them can make the custom ubolts. the ford dealer might work too, but I don't know.

10-03-2001, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
byerks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3958 Location: Otsego, MN Posts: 173	Here is a picture, you can kind of see the drivers side mounting, but its very similar to the passenger side mount. <IMG width=640 height=425 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/fromrear.jpg">