I used the Superlift u bolt kit to install my D60 in my Jimmy today. The issue are the 2 studs. There is not enough threads for the nuts to contact the spring plate. Can I use washers for spacers ? Or can I reuse the stock bolts , they fit. Also there is a gap between the spring plate and axle on the stud side. Is this a problem or not? Thanks.
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D60 u bolts
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bp71k5
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I don't see why using washers would hurt anything as long as it wasn't 15 of them. You could also get a thread die and cut them deeper down the stud.
The gap on the stud side is normal.
The gap on the stud side is normal.
owenst7
1/2 ton status
Mine has 3 or 4 washers on the studs because it was easier than cutting them down shorter. You should probably use the thick washers from a spring shop, but I think SAE washers are fine. That's what I used because I buy them by the box from Fastenal for shackles and motor mounts.
I don't think reusing the old studs is a problem, assuming they are not damaged. I don't think the studs are grade 5 like ubolts are. They have issues with snapping off in the housing as it is, so I doubt they would design them to deform into the threads.
I don't think reusing the old studs is a problem, assuming they are not damaged. I don't think the studs are grade 5 like ubolts are. They have issues with snapping off in the housing as it is, so I doubt they would design them to deform into the threads.
mr250twostroke
1/2 ton status
Use the stock ones, they fit 
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