U- Bolts / Lowering Bloks (again)

U BOLTS AGAIN ( still) After a few days searching Forum and Web, haven't confirmed the application for U-Bolts for the 8" rear of my'74 Maverick. Axle measures @ 2 - 3/4". Is U-Bolt actually 2-7/8" ?.

Looking for 1" lowering blocks and u-bolts 'Set'. Haven't found source with Maverick 2-3/4" axle specified.
Not clear if 2-3/4" axle matches any Mustang or Cougar application years to use.

MudsangsUnlimited has lowering 'sets' for 67-73 Stang/Cougar listed as 2-7/8" - these fit ?.

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/sh...ts#keywords=u+bolts&page_no=3&_=1523023136564



sources for yours ? ...

From forum posts:
Probably my 74 has same axle size as typical '75-77 's 2-3/4" Mav and Granada size?.


thanks

 

I just put a Scott Drake 1" lowering block in mine. I got the set from NPD (national parts depot) They are for a mustang but work perfect in the maverick. $40 bucks for the set.

 

Some may go by the center to center spacing on the bolts, some may use the inside to inside dimension.

 

I just put a Scott Drake 1" lowering block in mine. I got the set from NPD (national parts depot) They are for a mustang but work perfect in the maverick. $40 bucks for the set.

thanks for the reply,

Do you know the size of your axle/U-bolts?. There seems to be two size 8" axles - my 74 = 2 3/4" (2 7/8" ??) .
No specs' I can find anywhere.

(65-73 Mustang -)
https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/rear_end_lowering_kit_1_inch-104682-1.html

64-65 Mustang;
https://www.npdlink.com/store/?p=catalog&mode=newsearch&search_str=blocks&parent=1&year=1965

thanks

 

For the next U-Bolt info searcher':

This is what worked with the 1" lowering blocks with the 2-3/4" - 8" - 74' Maverick rear axle:

JEGS - 2 7/8 X 7 X 1/2" U Bolts

.. had to egg out the spring plates to accept the 1/2" u bolts diameter - OEM u bolts are 3/8"


https://www.ebay.com/itm/JEGS-Perfo...ash=item5d62f8284d:g:K88AAOSwubFaV3iX&vxp=mtr

have fun

 

OEM U-bolts are 7/16".
Stock are 5-1/4" long. So for 1-inch blocks, get 6-1/4".

 

OEM U-bolts are 7/16".
Stock are 5-1/4" long. So for 1-inch blocks, get 6-1/4".

.. thanks for clarifying, the accompanying literature for the bolts mentions: "they can be cut after intallation for a custom look'

have fun