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WOODLAWN, ONT

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I am putting a coil spring Buick 7.5 diff under the HenrJ and am looking for spring perches for axle tubes which are 2-1/2" dia. Does anyone know where to buy spring perches and U bolts for these size tubes? How about Dodge parts? I have tried some of the on- line places like Summit but so far I only found parts for 3".



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 u bolts i get custom made at my local napa pretty cheap. as for perches that might be an odd size but im sure they exist



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henrys57wagon wrote:

I am putting a coil spring Buick 7.5 diff under the HenrJ and am looking for spring perches for axle tubes which are 2-1/2" dia. Does anyone know where to buy spring perches and U bolts for these size tubes? How about Dodge parts? I have tried some of the on- line places like Summit but so far I only found parts for 3".


 I thought you were a machinist? smile



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Get some 2"x4" tubing. Use a 2 1/2" hole saw and drill through the 4" side.
Now cut it in half.

Or buy them.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-WELD-ON-2-5-WIDE-2-5-AXLE-TUBE-LEAF-SPRING-PERCH-PADS-CNC-CUT-PAIR-/161026155611

M.O.R.E. 98104 - M.O.R.E. Leaf Spring Mounts at Summit



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Thanks guys. Here is one of a pair I made years ago, use to support/ jack diff. The other holder is used on an engine stand to rebuild diffs. I have the steel and the holesaws, just wanted to find some already to go. I may make a set when that project gets up on the list.

 

diff holder for engine stand 001.JPG

 

diff holder for engine stand 003.JPG



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henrys57wagon wrote: "The other holder is used on an engine stand to rebuild diffs."


what a great idea ..... as loyd christmas (jim carrey in dumb and dumber) would say, "i like it a lot". i just might have to make one of those biggrin



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Sal you may go ahead, as if you need my OK, :)

Just to the left of the plywood is the tool I made(on a piece of fence rail) to hold the diff yoke to remove/ tighten the pinion yoke. I have a few others also.



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I'll check the size of U bolts I have in the garage tomorrow, What length are you looking for?

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U bolts that I found were 3" x 9"


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Thanks Frank. All my past dif's were/ are 3". I need min 6". Will get a set when it comes time to do that part of the project. I'm currently using 2-1/2" muffler clamps with 3/8 thd rod to lengthen.



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IMG_00000351Medium.jpgHenry,
I do have a set of 2.5" x 6" ubolts.
If ya want them they are yours. New never used, nuts and washers still in the box.

 

 



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Yes thanks Frank. Will PM you. Happy New Year to me!!!!!!!!



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Henry,
If you need any odd sized U bolts in the future, Tractor Supply is the place to go.

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Thank you Frank(58 chev) for the U bolts, they fit perfect, Henry.



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Glad they can be used. A little bit more room on my shelf in the garage.

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