Finally, luck at the junkyard

[Saetun]

Hit the junkyard in search of small block non-AC pulleys & had no luck. I'll try again this weekend unless someone posts some in my price range. BUT, I did happen across these guys for $20 plus tax. Unfortunately, the threads on the U-bolts were totally destroyed getting them removed, so i'm still searching for those. Although its still a bit off, I'm one step closer to mounting my 8.25" rear end.

I'll wire wheel the rust off & hit it with a neutralizer, prime & rattle bomb 'em. I'm sure they'll come out just fine.

 

[Abodybomber]

Sae,bomber.Go to a local leaf spring shop.Most can cold roll you all four,25 to 30 bones.Bring an old u bolt with ya,explain what you need.Go get it ,man.

 

[stroker_valiant]

Couldnt you just get the zinc plated U bolts from the HELP isle at Oreilly's? They are around 20 bucks for two if I remember correctly...

 

[Saetun]

Sae,bomber.Go to a local leaf spring shop.Most can cold roll you all four,25 to 30 bones.Bring an old u bolt with ya,explain what you need.Go get it ,man.

OOOH! I like this idea, Bomber! Right in my budget too. Thx for the heads up, I've got a sample U-bolt sitting on my bench!

 

[BlackBrick]

These are what I used to mount my 8.25. No fuss, no worrying if the ones that were bent are correct.

 

[jos51700]

Couldnt you just get the zinc plated U bolts from the HELP isle at Oreilly's? They are around 20 bucks for two if I remember correctly...

They are cheap crap that lack many important design features.

 

[4spdragtop]

Saetun send me a pm with dimensions and amt of grooves for your pulleys, I have some but no idea what they are for

 

[Saetun]

Thanks guys. Quick question, tho. I always thought that load bearing fasteners like those used on suspension parts should all be Grade 8 or equivalent. I know cold rolling the fasteners increases the strength of the fastener pretty significantly but some of the descriptions of these U-bolts out there say "Steel" or "Natural" Usually indicating to me Grade 2. What am I missing here?

 

[Saetun]

Saetun send me a pm with dimensions and amt of grooves for your pulleys, I have some but no idea what they are for

Sure gonna have to do some homework to find out but I really appreciate it!

 

[4spdragtop]

Sure gonna have to do some homework to find out but I really appreciate it!

No sweat, my email is [email protected] Im busy as heck so in case I forget send me a reminder! Also which pulleys?? crank/fan etc??

 

[Saetun]

No sweat, my email is [email protected] Im busy as heck so in case I forget send me a reminder! Also which pulleys?? crank/fan etc??

looks like the water pump pulley is a 6 7/8" with 4 holes/single groove

Looks like the crank pulley is 7 3/8" on the big groove & 6 9/16" on the smaller groove w/ 6 holes

http://www.bouchillonperformance.com/BPEpulleys.asp

 

[Saetun]

Looks like there's a single groove alternator pulley as well.

 

[gtmopar]

If you have a trailer supply store locally you can also get the u bolts cheap and they are strong. Trust me I use to own a trailer company. I got a set for my 8 3/4 and it worked tits

 

[mjs69gts]

You can also order heavy duty ubolts from the fine people at caltracs.I got mine thru mancini racing.

 

[dustinmoran91]

If you have a trailer supply store locally you can also get the u bolts cheap and they are strong. Trust me I use to own a trailer company. I got a set for my 8 3/4 and it worked tits

thats exactly what i do. i get them here for $4.50 each with nuts and all. thats my go to place for u bolts and lug nuts since their only $1 each and some times they just give them to me if their busy and dont wanna fuss with a $2 transaction lol

 

[kt340sport]

Yeh, never use old u bolts , they are usually stretched bad.