Gen 1 u-bolt dimensions

[Bashman]

Does anyone know the dimensions for the u-bolts on gen 1 ploders? I am getting ready to install the aal and was going to replace the u-bolts. I know the axle is 3 1/4" but I am not sure of the length or whether they are 1/2" or 9/16".

 

[udmsvt]

good question. i am about to do the same and was wondering the same. from what i hear, you dont have to do new u-bolts, but i dont know for sure.

 

[NOTAJP]

I believe the size is only 1/2" but I'm unsure. I didn't have to replace my U-bolts after I installing the AAL.

 

[bipolarbob]

yea...spray the crap out of them with wd40 every day for 2 weeks first.Won't even need a breaker bar.

 

[mrboyle]

Problem is, if his u-bolts look anything like mine, the only way to remove them is to cut them off.
So back to the question, anyone know the dimentions of the u-bolts?

 

[jrgaylor]

The U-bolts that came with my used 2.5" James Duff lift are 1/2"x 3 1/4"x 9"
Joe

 

[Bashman]

Thanks guys, now I can order them. Ford wants $40 Canadian per u-bolt. I can get all of them at NAPA for cheaper than that and like mrboyle stated, I figure I will be cutting mine off or at least using my nut splitter.