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8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 13:47
by cv70chall
Looking for a set for my new 8.75 rear end. Anyone know of any of these that might be floating around?

Thanks!!

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 14:24
by dave-r
Always use new U-bolts.

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 15:54
by cv70chall
Dave-
I could not agree with you more, but what about the lower plates? Are they called lower shock mounts or leaf spring plates?
Any idea where I might get my hands on two of them?

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 16:03
by dave-r
I am sure I saw somewhere that someone was making them. Just can't remember where.

Why can't you use the originals?

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 16:07
by dave-r
Not exactly the same as the originals but will work;

http://firmfeel.com/Shockplates_e.htm

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 21 Jan 2013 18:42
by cv70chall
Hey Dave-

I do not have the originals and the ones with the 8.25 rear end I'm replacing won't fit. (Too small)

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 22 Jan 2013 10:30
by christer
Here is an overview of what Year One has to offer:

https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/1966-74 ... ?year=1970

A long time ago I bought a set. From what I remember, you could choose between three different lengths: 7", 8" or 9". That is maybe something to consider? (I might be wrong about the exact lengths. As I just wrote: It was a long time ago....)

Re: 8.75 Rear U-Bolts and Shock Mounts Needed

PostPosted: 03 Feb 2013 19:37
by christer
The u-bolts can be bought from ebay seller rob1426 for instance:

Ad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380562070021?ss ... 1423.l2649
Store: http://www.ebay.com/sch/rob1426/m.html? ... 7675.l2562

64-74 A B E Body Correct Axle Housing U-Bolt Set. Grade 5 (1/2"-20 x 7-1/8"length U-bolts)
* $56.85.
* Original part number 1489747.
* Fits Dana and 8-3/4 axles.
* Includes all the parts in the photo
* The parts are the same size, markings and phosphate plating as the originals