Rear end

[Cootersplace]

The u bolt bottom plates on the 14 bolt in my dumptruck are pretty rusted and in need of replacement. I'm having a difficult time finding them new. I found one company that advertises them as for my application, but with 3.5" tubes. When I asked about 3.375" tubes they told me they they will work on either axle. Being that they are made on cast that doesn't seem right to me. It seems to me if they dont fit to the tube they could collapse when torqued . Or worse when I'm trying to stop in a hurry with a full load or hauling a trailer. Anybody have any experience or opinions?

 

[Charlie]

 

[Cootersplace]

well hey thanks for the welcome at least.

 

[DoubleDingo]

Do you have a place locally or within a short driving distance that can make them? I had some made for mine. Cost $38 out the door.

 

[Cootersplace]

For the u-bolts yes, for the bottom plates that I need, no.

 

[Preston]

Welcome to GMSB from Virginia

 

[Shorty81]

Welcome from the Buckeye State

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Try ORD or DIY4X. They both do custom. Never know

 

[Frankenchevy]

I think those same pieces were used on obs/gmt400 trucks with 14 bolt rears.

Might pop your head under a couple at the junk yard.

 

[Cootersplace]

Thanks for the help. I did find a set of used ones.