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I think it may be the u-bolts. I thought I had bought the right ones when I put the axle in, but they ended up being the same size as the ones I had on the 7.5. I managed to squeeze them on, but no matter how hard I crank down on them, they don't seem to tighten all the way down. Anyone know where i can get 3.25" u-bolts?
 


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Did you try autozone ?
 

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Tried Autozone, O'rielly, and Rural King. Going to Pep Boys after work tomorrow.
 

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Advance Auto Parts is close to your work on Morgan .
 

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They don't carry hardly any suspension stuff like that.
 

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I called Advance , they said they have 3 1/16 and 3 1/8 u-bolts I.D. with blocks .

Mine look like 2 7/8 I.D.
 
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I was told the 7.5 is 3" and the 8.8 is 3.25"

Rural King has 3 1/8 pretty cheap. They had 3.25 ones, but they were 5/8 thread instead of 1/2.
 

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I was told the 7.5 is 3" and the 8.8 is 3.25"

Rural King has 3 1/8 pretty cheap. They had 3.25 ones, but they were 5/8 thread instead of 1/2.
I might be wrong but i think 3.25 is center to center , but that changes with dia. of the rod . You need some that are 2 7/8" inside to inside . Take a tape measure with you .
 

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Just measured the spare ones I have and they are 3" I.D. and they are too small.
 

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My bad forgot you have a 31 spline axle
 

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Ah yeah thats the difference. Didn't think about that.
 

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Found some at Pep Boys. Fit so much better, but she still vibrates. And hey is there anything going on this weekend? I will be off Sun. Possibly Sat, but not likely.

Spent some money I didn't have today, but I needed it. And I worked all last weekend and I get an extra check this month. So I should be ok.
 
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nice, a CB is a must on the trails
 

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Noticed a lifter tapping today. But only when I first start it. Gotta look into it tomorrow after work.
 

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Found a set of 33" TSLs and a 5th swamper with different tread on rims for $500. I really want, but the rims are ugly and I would have to sell my rims and tires first.
 

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