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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4WD, Dec 22, 2011.

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    i used a little flap wheel i only had to remove like 1/16 on each side it was just enough so the u bolts didnt want to spread apart at the bottom
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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    Leo & Tyler sorry I missed ya, I've had my hands full last couple days with my mom so I was probably asleep been averaging about 3 hours sleep for last few days & just got back from admitting her into hospital
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    sorry to hear about that, when you get a chance im mid OMD mod i stopped to see what you think about my u-bolt issue i took like 1/16 off and it should do the trick i was just wondering what you did or would do?
     
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    It's not an issue if you need to grind the sides of leaf pack a little to allow U bolts to loop over, or you can get a drill bit (uni bit would be best) & open the holes in bracket where U bolts go thru'.. either way is fine..
     
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    Doug, just got back from my measuring/fitting for my new bed cage, with no shocks the rear droops down almost 14 inches. Kinda crazy
     
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    :eek:
     
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    exactly, we did it twice to make sure, 13 3/4-7/8, shall be interesting when the bypasses go on next week...
     
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    so i got the u-bolts to slide on and into the lower plate no problem but now the nuts on the u bolts wont tighten down to the plate there stopping with a 1/4 inch of thread before they hit the plate i tried to get new u-bolts at napa but they said they dont have any that fit :confused:
     
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    Sounds like you've got some thread stretch going on (which is pretty normal) its the amount of stretch thats to be considered.. What you CAN do is drop a couple washers over the U bolts with the stretch to take up that space of bad thread & go easy as you re-tighten, BUT MAKE THIS A TEMPORARY DEAL !! This is just for youy to safely get around for a short time till you get some Ubolts... remember... TEMPORARY !!!...:)
     
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    great idea, im on the hunt for new u bolts as we speak i was kinda surprised napa didnt have any but i might try some washers until i can get new ones thanks for all the help! ill post pics up when there done
     
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  13. Jun 2, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    No worries, glad to help.....:)
     
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    Just throwing this out there, I've got a 2nd gen leafpack all ready to bolt on for sale, it's a 6 leaf, gives roughly 3" of lift, very firm , great for hauling as well as off roading, price will be $325.00 (springs only) or $450 installed (special)

    I'll make it official & post with pics shortly...
     
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    Used the last 2 leafs off a 1/2 ton chevy got about 1.5~2 inches of lift

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    Ruben just rolled out of here a bit ago & looks like another one for the win column .....:)

    Ahhhh, success...its a good feeling
     
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    Looks great man....nice job !!.....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    thanks for the help im exited to test them out
     
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    I just cant believe the difference these new springs made. I had no idea how bad my rear springs were until Volcom pointed it out to me.

    I'm so glad he told me about OMD. Swear it feels like a brand new truck!

    I had no idea what the thunk noise was, thought i needed a new diff, springs took care of that too!

    Gotta love this forum, learn something new every day!
     
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    Congrats! Indeed, made one of the best improvements for my truck as well, load carrying and off road is magical
     
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