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SW69 · 11-28-2004, 12:46 PM

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39-3/4" from outside to outside of the front of the u-bolts.

42-1/4" from outside to outside of the back of the u-bolts.

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If you use these measurements for the placement of the u-bolts, you should get your axle centered and in the right spot. You shouldn't rely on dropping a plumb-bob.

11-28-2004, 12:46 PM	#13
SW69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 9	[QUOTE=SW69] 39-3/4" from outside to outside of the front of the u-bolts. 42-1/4" from outside to outside of the back of the u-bolts. QUOTE] If you use these measurements for the placement of the u-bolts, you should get your axle centered and in the right spot. You shouldn't rely on dropping a plumb-bob.