95 ranger U-bolt size PLEASE HELP

[rangerdanger14]

does anybody know the size of stock U-Bolts to a 1995 ford ranger??

i ordered new leafsprings and i need to know the size of the u-bolts too

 

[Boghog1]

3" diameter axle tube IIRC as far as length IDK

 

[rangerdanger14]

what does IIRC mean

 

[TheTopher]

IIRC means "If I recall correctly"

and correct he was. According to our tech article on the subject, 3" is the axle tube size.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Explorer8_8.html

Again as for length, I couldn't tell you.

 

[rangerdanger14]

what about the diameter of the studs and the distance of the width does anybody know that??

 

[Sunk]

I think the diameter is 1/2". As stated already, the width is 3". If it's 4x4, you'll have a 2" block on top of the 3" axle tube, so 3+2=5. Plus another couple inches for the spring packs and just to have extra, you might want 8 or 9". Doesn't hurt to dig out the trusty tape measure or ruler every once in a while...

 

[rangerdanger14]

i dont wanna crawl under that dirty little truck, its a tight fit... but i think im gonna have to lol

my bad i zoned out on that one i thought when he said 3'' he meant the length haha... k well 3'' width and 1/2'' diameter and it's a 2 wheel drive so your saying a 6'' or 7''... hmmm i better go measure just in case..

 

[Boghog1]

if you buy them long they can always be cut shorter but you can't add

 

[rangerdanger14]

yeah your definately right on that one