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Sprockett
12-02-2009, 11:22 AM
Need to get new u-bolts for when I swap in my 8" e-locker rear end. I am assuming, because I haven't read differently, that my current 8.4" share the same u-bolt/bracket as the 8"?

Anyways, calling Standens, they don't do u-bolts by vehicle listing, you need dimensions. Does anyone know the dimensions I am looking for?

Thanks,
Ryan
freeze
12-02-2009, 11:39 AM
Are you doing a U-bolt flip?
Sprockett
12-02-2009, 11:49 AM
Not at this time. I didn't want to have to figure out the shock mounts.
S/C '03 taco
12-02-2009, 02:10 PM
You can measure my rear end if you need ryan, i'm not too far from you...
I'm up in beddington if you need just shoot me a text or call my cell
587-777-2125 and yes it is local, it's just the new area code for calgary
talk to you later man
Sprockett
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
I appreciate the offer and I would have taken you up on it but I just talked to the part dept and they confirmed that they have the same part number for all 2001-2004 Tacos, regardless of model so the I should be just able to measure my own.

Thanks though,
Ryan
wecoyote
12-04-2009, 01:31 PM
Hey when do you need the bolts done im back on the counter at standens starting Dec 15 If your not ain a hurry i can give you a better price
Sprockett
12-04-2009, 07:39 PM
Hey, thanks for the offer. My suspension might arrive anytime next week butI'm not sure when I'll start installing. I'll throw you a pm if I can wait.

Thanks again,
Ryan
Sprockett
12-09-2009, 10:47 AM
Ok, just measured by u-bolts.

2.5" ID x 7" length x 9/16"

I double-checked with Toyota parts and the same part number is listed for all 2001-2004 tacos, no matter which rear end. So there you go. This despite reading online that the ID of the U-Bolt is 3"...
Winch
12-09-2009, 03:21 PM
Ok, just measured by u-bolts.

2.5" ID x 7" length x 9/16"

I double-checked with Toyota parts and the same part number is listed for all 2001-2004 tacos, no matter which rear end. So there you go. This despite reading online that the ID of the U-Bolt and the OD of the tube is 3"...

Mmmm, strange - because mine is definitely 3" ID. Did you measure at the bottom inside the U? The measurements at the tips of the U will not be accurate.
Sprockett
12-09-2009, 03:22 PM
Really??!

Do you have a U-Bolt flip? I do not, just going with the original setup. So the u-bolt is not wrapping the axle tube at all...rather the leafs instead.
Winch
12-09-2009, 03:28 PM
Really??!

This is disturbing.

OK, but I'm trying to remember now. On the stock trucks does the U-bolts go around the axle or do they go around the leafsprings?

I did a U-bolt flip, so my measurements are 3" ID, 12" length x 5/8" because the U bolts face upwards around the axle. On yours, I suppose it's possible (just can't remember) that the U bolts face down and go in a paralel plane around the leafsprings in which case they would be 2.5
Sprockett
12-09-2009, 03:36 PM
Beat you to it ;)

But yeah, you got it.
Winch
12-09-2009, 07:02 PM
Beat you to it ;)

But yeah, you got it.

Yep you did. Hey Taco leafsprings are 2 3/8 wide, so are you sure the U-bolts are 2.5 and not 2 3/8's?
Sprockett
12-11-2009, 10:59 AM
You are right again. Although probably technically a metric size, the springs measure 2 3/8". Got the u-bolts yesterday and while the ones on the truck do measure (at least closer to) 2 1/2", a u-bolt bent with their 2 1/2" die measures more then 2 1/2" so 2 3/8 die bent the right u-bolt.

Thanks for you help,
Ryan