So i know theres a bunch of these threads, i did a search but couldnt find anything. I just got my 60 and i know on the pass side of the axle it uses only 1 u bolt, should i use studs or bolts for the other side? im guessing studs are the proper way to go, but bolts are easier. Im not trying to take the easy way out (bolts) but if i can, thats the way id rather do it.
CK5
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Dana 60
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Either will work fine as long as you have the correct threads. I thought that studs were the way to go until Stephen from ORD sent me a set bolts along with the u-bolt kit in case the studs were too long.
I think the factory used bolts didn't they anyway I use bolts and they are fine. They are pretty big so I don't think breakage would be much of a concern
factory is bolts grade 5 
Zeitler
Registered Member
looks like the cucv's used bolts ..atleast several illustrations show them
From a Cucv manual:
"All nuts (4) and bolts (5) must be tightened evanly to ensure that springassemblies (1) seat properly.
Tighten all nuts (4) and bolts (5) in diagonal sequence to 25 Ib.-ft. (34 N.m). Using same diagonal sequence, fully tighten all nuts and bolts to 150 Ib.-ft, (203 N.m).
Road test truck and check torque of “U” bolt fasteners."
this only applys to trucks with a D60 front!
From a Cucv manual:
"All nuts (4) and bolts (5) must be tightened evanly to ensure that springassemblies (1) seat properly.
Tighten all nuts (4) and bolts (5) in diagonal sequence to 25 Ib.-ft. (34 N.m). Using same diagonal sequence, fully tighten all nuts and bolts to 150 Ib.-ft, (203 N.m).
Road test truck and check torque of “U” bolt fasteners."
this only applys to trucks with a D60 front!
BigCountryx
1/2 ton status
Zeitler said:
Mine came with 3 u-bolts (6 nuts) and 2 bolts . Don't know where the 4 nuts came from. But my CUCV D60 for sure came with 2 Bolts, not studs.
sandawgk5
3/4 ton status
The parenthesis indicates the parts with the associated drawing in the book much like part numbers not the quantity of the fasteners.
