1998 Explorer 5.0 AWD U-Bolt size?

[shawnthesheep]

I have a 1998 Limited Ford explorer with the 5.0 and i was planning on redoing my leaf spring packs soon and maybe adding an AAL. Was wondering if anyone knew the stock size of the u bolts so i can get new ones.

 

[J_C]

Welcome to the forum!

See my post (and the prior posts) in this topic:

Leaf Spring U-Bolts

I'm about to replace the stock leaf springs on my 99 Explorer Sport 4X4--does anyone happen to know the stock dimensions for them? The length appears to be 7 to 7.5 inches, and I think they are 7/16 diameter, but I'm unsure of the width. Some exact dimensions from those of you in the know would...

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If they're really rusty, you may want an angle grinder to cut the bolts off. I first tried a bimetallic sawzall blade and it shredded the teeth in about 8 seconds. I'd done mine because the lower shock mount plates failed. If your lower shock mount plates are really rusty too, you might want to replace those while you're at it. They are part #s F57Z-5798-AE left side, and F57Z-5798-AD right.

Don't forget to re-torque the nuts after ~100 miles.