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Old 05-24-2021, 10:00 PM   #32
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Re: WTB: U-bolt plates for 14 bolt rear axle

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee View Post
holy smokes - and new u bolts stat!

crazy how such a nice rig can have such a dirty little secret

good luck sizing up new hardware and I agree on the drain hole idea..

and keep the mud and road salt (if applicable) washed out of there as much as possible..
Lol! Exactly. The u bolts are sad. Surprisingly I can’t find and rust or bubbling paint on the body. This corner of the axle is the worst on the whole rig. People (Larry) have had k2500 rear axles break loose. Planned obsolescence or just cheap stamped plate design? We’ll. Ever know.

The new plates I have will flip the U bolts so no more puddle collecting.
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