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| Author: | dakight [ Sun May 17, 2009 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | 8.25 rear end bolt pattern |
I may have located an 8.25 rear end with a 3.21 ratio. Before I make the trip to get it I want to be sure about the bolt pattern. I don't believe small bolt pattern was ever put in an 8.25 rear but would like to have that confirmed as I need the LBP. I'm hoping to snag the shock mount plates at the same time but if they aren't there is it difficult to find them? |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sun May 17, 2009 12:03 pm ] |
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Big bolt pattern for sure. Get the spring/shock plates. U-bolts are the only truly easy part to replace. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun May 17, 2009 2:00 pm ] |
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Correct, no small-bolt 8¼" rear axles. I don't imagine shock plates should be too tough to find, tho I could be wrong. |
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| Author: | NewSlanter [ Sun May 17, 2009 3:41 pm ] |
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I don't know about the supply of shock plates in AZ, but when I swapped my 7¼ for an 8¼ They were as rare as hen's teeth. I had to drill out the ones that came with the rear for new shock studs (both were broken off). Nat |
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| Author: | dakight [ Sun May 17, 2009 4:42 pm ] |
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Many Dakotas have the 8 1/4 rear axles, perhaps shock plates from those can be made to work. I'll go out and look at mine. What about shock mount plates from a Ford? I believe they use 3" tubes as well. Obviously I will get them with the axle if I can. EDIT: Well, the Dakota plates won't work; the shock mounts are welded to the axle and the plates are just a simple stand steel saddle with no mounting stud for the shock absorber. |
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