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**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 06:57 AM

Chasing a good set of U-bolt plates for use on a 14 bolt rear axle for use in a K2500. Thanks.

**1rippen6** · 05-12-2021, 09:00 AM

I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.

I think those will work. Text sent.

**1rippen6** · 05-12-2021, 12:24 PM

Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

Bones72Super · 05-12-2021, 12:48 PM

Hi Pete, a good friend of mine has a bunch of that stuff laying around at his property. Please send me a picture of what you're looking for and I will forward it to him.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-12-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

No, but thanks for looking Dwayne

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Originally Posted by Bones72Super

Hi Pete, a good friend of mine has a bunch of that stuff laying around at his property. Please send me a picture of what you're looking for and I will forward it to him.

It's the top examples on this pic. I really appreciate the help - will make it worth the effort if you can scare up a set. Thank you!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-13-2021, 09:15 PM

Thanks for digging! So close! Those are 0.25” too small - I need plates for a 3.375” OD axle tube.

Killer Bee · 05-13-2021, 11:58 PM

this measurement?

Side to Side Holes,Center to Center, (3 3/8),"

https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...ing-bt5-251ck/

further down the list, I clicked on the kit and then clicked on description..

hope that helps..

I'm out of practice sizing those items on our trucks, we have an awesome local vendor Betts has everything

**DeadheadNM** · 05-14-2021, 06:53 AM

Thanks i will call them to confirm a good fitment. It looks like some kits are available to flip the U bolt that make use of a flat plate across the top of the leaf spring pack that avoids the water and crud accumulation.

projectking · 05-14-2021, 05:41 PM

I may have a set I’ll have to dig

**DeadheadNM** · 05-15-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

I may have a set I’ll have to dig

Thanks I’ll stay tuned. Pete

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2021, 10:55 AM

FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere...

**DeadheadNM** · 05-15-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere...

Dale check it out. Low mile diesel that I couldn’t pass up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=821683

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2021, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe....

**DeadheadNM** · 05-19-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe....

Dale you bet. Thanks.

I just received these beefy U bolt flip plates that rest atop the spring pack and allow the bolts to attach from the bottom up. US made.

Thanks all.

**Richard** · 05-22-2021, 01:15 AM

Look like they are from RuffStuff. Used them on my truck. Drilling drain holes in the stock u-bolt plates may be a good idea.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-22-2021, 07:55 AM

I believe these are Ruff Stuff. Hoping to ditch the OE plates but holes would be helpful. Guy I bought these from told me he’s seen full thickness rust out of axle tubes from the OE plate design.

**396ci** · 05-24-2021, 07:50 PM

I have these. Measurement across the opening is 3.25", is that the right size?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-24-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

I have these. Measurement across the opening is 3.25", is that the right size?

Thanks. Those look good might be just short though. The axle tube OD is 3.375”.

**396ci** · 05-24-2021, 08:35 PM

Almost wonder if you need this style? Came off a 77 dually with the Dana 70hd axle. Part number 327224. Measures 3.75" and had the factory rear sway bar.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-24-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

Almost wonder if you need this style? Came off a 77 dually with the Dana 70hd axle. Part number 327224. Measures 3.75" and had the factory rear sway bar.

Brian thanks. Here’s what mine currently looks like. Pretty sure it’s that first style - like a bowl designed to store water. I learned the post 99 14 bolt tubes went to a 3.5” diameter from 3.375”. I’m optimistic the plates I have will work for the long haul. I’ll coat them with POR-15 and a top coat ahead of install.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2021, 07:18 AM

I would replace the spring center bolts too...

**DeadheadNM** · 05-25-2021, 07:30 AM

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I would replace the spring center bolts too...

Thanks Dale - I’ll ensure those are replaced if not solid. I also figured I might as well replace the 20 yo shocks and found the same OEM Bilstein examples. Hope to get many years more service from the truck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks Dale - I’ll ensure those are replaced if not solid. I also figured I might as well replace the 20 yo shocks and found the same OEM Bilstein examples. Hope to get many years more service from the truck.

Nice! The shocks look great.

Killer Bee · 05-25-2021, 01:53 PM

great shocks! I expect nothing less from the king of OEM

05-12-2021, 06:57 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Chasing a good set of U-bolt plates for use on a 14 bolt rear axle for use in a K2500. Thanks. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-12-2021, 09:00 AM	#2
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,817	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I may have some but would probably be off a square body does that help.

05-12-2021, 12:24 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,817	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Sorry, I don't think mine will work.

05-12-2021, 12:48 PM	#5
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Hi Pete, a good friend of mine has a bunch of that stuff laying around at his property. Please send me a picture of what you're looking for and I will forward it to him. __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

05-13-2021, 09:15 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Thanks for digging! So close! Those are 0.25” too small - I need plates for a 3.375” OD axle tube. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-13-2021, 11:58 PM	#8
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,818	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle this measurement? Side to Side Holes,Center to Center, (3 3/8)," https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...ing-bt5-251ck/ further down the list, I clicked on the kit and then clicked on description.. hope that helps.. I'm out of practice sizing those items on our trucks, we have an awesome local vendor Betts has everything __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-14-2021, 06:53 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Thanks i will call them to confirm a good fitment. It looks like some kits are available to flip the U bolt that make use of a flat plate across the top of the leaf spring pack that avoids the water and crud accumulation. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-14-2021, 05:41 PM	#10
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I may have a set I’ll have to dig __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

05-15-2021, 10:55 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle FIRETRUCK!!! What firetruck? I missed something somewhere... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-15-2021, 03:24 PM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Thanks for the thread info Pete! I had to subscribe.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-22-2021, 01:15 AM	#16
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,918	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Look like they are from RuffStuff. Used them on my truck. Drilling drain holes in the stock u-bolt plates may be a good idea. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

05-22-2021, 07:55 AM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I believe these are Ruff Stuff. Hoping to ditch the OE plates but holes would be helpful. Guy I bought these from told me he’s seen full thickness rust out of axle tubes from the OE plate design. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-24-2021, 07:50 PM	#18
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 815	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I have these. Measurement across the opening is 3.25", is that the right size? Attached Images __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

05-24-2021, 08:35 PM	#20
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 815	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle Almost wonder if you need this style? Came off a 77 dually with the Dana 70hd axle. Part number 327224. Measures 3.75" and had the factory rear sway bar. Attached Images __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

05-25-2021, 07:18 AM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle I would replace the spring center bolts too... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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05-25-2021, 01:53 PM	#25
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,818	Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle great shocks! I expect nothing less from the king of OEM __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

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