I'am new to this fourm and econolines. I have a 62 econo pick up I am trying to get back on the road. My proublems is I need new U joint U bolts. The ones on the rig are 1/4" dia. and the cups are 1". Tried napa and looked on Internet with no luck, only come up with 5/16" for 1" cups. Anybody else run across this proublem? Any help would be appreciated. I'am at a loss as where to go from here. Thanks
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1/4 inch U bolts
Jrs402- Number of posts : 10
Location : The Dalles, Oregon
Registration date : 2016-03-24
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1/4 inch U bolts
scarlin- Number of posts : 258
Location : sturgis mi
Registration date : 2012-01-25
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
I'd drill the the 5/16" holes, Stronger than 1/4", assuming the width or center to center is the same.
Jrs402- Number of posts : 10
Location : The Dalles, Oregon
Registration date : 2016-03-24
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
I considered doing that but I would have interference with the nuts and the yoke. Might find a 12 point nut to work. The 1/4" size must be an oddball. Surprised this proublem has not come up before.
AthensTxMc- Number of posts : 61
Location : Athens, Texas
Registration date : 2014-03-14
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
Have you found u-bolts yet?
Jrs402- Number of posts : 10
Location : The Dalles, Oregon
Registration date : 2016-03-24
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
No luck yet. I am going to try at a driveline service shop
AthensTxMc- Number of posts : 61
Location : Athens, Texas
Registration date : 2014-03-14
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
How many do you need? Are they for the small yoke?
Jrs402- Number of posts : 10
Location : The Dalles, Oregon
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
I only need one. The caps are 1" and on a 7 1/4" diff.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
just for laughts - try "wirepuller here"!! He may have some as hes likely not going to use his anylonger!! I may have a set -i will look today. That or try some ford NOS sellers parts houses for then?.junk yards too -Theyre out there!!
Seth G- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
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Location : Anacortes, WA
Age : 51
Registration date : 2013-04-24
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
Call Drivelines Northwest. They'll have them
Jrs402- Number of posts : 10
Location : The Dalles, Oregon
Registration date : 2016-03-24
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Re: 1/4 inch U bolts
Thanks Seth for info. I think another member is going to hook me up with one