31 spline 8.8 swap questions

[Colin]

Going to be swapping in a Torsen 8.8 soon and just had a couple quick questions.
When I get new ubolts made does anyone know the size off hand?
I know the tube is 3.25"
Also when I bought the axle I didn't get the leaf spring/ubolts plates, I assume the normal 8.8 plates won't work?

 

[don4331]

Explorer U-bolts/plates work, for what its worth, the plates will just the the extra metal for the shocks. You can grind off the tabs if you have the tools. F-150 plates/U-bolts work too. In theory, you are supposed to get new u-bolts anyways.

When I had u-bolts bent up, I had axle in back of truck, and shop took measurements right off the axle in the truck and bent the up on the spot.

 

[Colin]

Perfect thank you