First, there was barely if even 3/4 of an inch on mine from factory. Second that 3/4 of an inch is doing absolutely nothing, so way is it needed. All the holding threads are in the nut, anything exposed is not doing anything. As long as your using the entire nut.... It's good.

 

thank you, is there no way to close these threads on our own?

also, because I have so much money for everyone to spend what is the size of the new U bolts i should pick up?

-square or round?
-length of legs?
-length inbetween legs?

this should be the last question and the thread can be closed. thank you for all the helpful answers

 

-Size 9/16
-square or round? Square
-length of legs? Add 1.5" to your currant u bolts
-length inbetween legs? Width between is 2.5 inchs

 

Just make sure you have 12" sticking out after the nut is tight, just in case. If your gonna or need to buy some, they should be square bolts 2 1/2 in between the legs, measure the length of the one on your truck now, and add 2" unless you want a Badass truck like I see running around with 10" stick down.

 

Link on how to measure a ubolt

http://www.customsuspension.com/stor...products_id=62

 

I don't know the length of the current u bolts?
I'd measure them now but i'm parked in 1+ ft of snow lol

 

Not including the aal how many leafs in your pack, include the thick one as well. If you don't know this then we can't help you.

 

Umm yeah i don't know this at the moment. I was under my truck last weekend but didn't take a good look at them. All I know is its all original with a 3.5" or so block. (which is also original)

 

4 pack leaf spring ubolt is 10.25 as you don't know what pack is in there that's the best I can do.

 

ok thanks. I'll try to look tomorrow night if i have a chance to pull it in the shop at work. I know my truck came with the tow package from the factory so i'm not sure whether or not it has aditional leaf srings.