U Bolts from a Dakota rear end working on an 8 3/4. Has anyone used this or heard of this.
But the Dakota 9.25” has 3.5” tubes. I know this, because my ‘02 Dakota has a 9.25” rear axle with 3.5” tubes. Look at the tube diameter at the perches, and look at the tube diameter at the backing plate.
So if you buy Dakota U-bolts, you’d better make sure you’re getting them for a Dakota with an 8.25” rear and not a 9.25” rear.
And I’m with @RustyRatRod, if you don’t over torque the U-bolts you don’t need to worry about if the bolts are flat or round. The dimpled tubes come from guys over tightening the U-bolt nuts.
But the Dakota 9.25” has 3.5” tubes. I know this, because my ‘02 Dakota has a 9.25” rear axle with 3.5” tubes. Look at the tube diameter at the perches, and look at the tube diameter at the backing plate.
So if you buy Dakota U-bolts, you’d better make sure you’re getting them for a Dakota with an 8.25” rear and not a 9.25” rear.
And I’m with @RustyRatRod, if you don’t over torque the U-bolts you don’t need to worry about if the bolts are flat or round. The dimpled tubes come from guys over tightening the U-bolt nuts.