Who has "U" bolt for differential mount?

[Guest]

I have been looking everywhere for the past month and can't find a replacement for one of the 4 U shaped bolts that secure the differential housing to the leaf springs. One is broken, and not even Nissan has it! Please.........................help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jorge Jimenez
Torrance, CA

[SLOroadster]

I might have one someplace. Might take me a little while to find it. Ill let you know.

Will

[dynaguy]

If Will can't help, I have an extra up here in Idaho. Let me know if I can help you out. Pat Mahoney '69 2000

[oilleak]

from an old email on the roadster list

Quick search on "spring u-bolts" turned up these http://www.benzspring.com/parts/ubolts/
http://www.stengelbros.com/U-bolts.htm

[Minh]

Wouldn't this be the same bolts used on the same era Datsun Pickups? They use the same springs...

So... One would think that an interchangeability might apply.

[Guest]

Minh, Brian, and Will:

Thank you very much! Will was able to find one of the Much-needed bolts, but Brian's weblink and Minh's input on the pick-up interchageability provided me with options. Oh! Minh, thanks to your info, I was able to get the perfect shocks for the rear end....they are longer when extended, but perfect when installed.

Jorge

[spl310]

Minh,

Are you sure that the rear springs are the same? That may open some options regarding spring rates and such...

[Guest]

Minh:

What I meant was that the shock absorbers for the pick up truck are longer when stretched, but installed they are just like the roaster's ones. It's the same shosk, but with a longer expansion range. This will not affect the roadster because it won't need to use such fluctuation in lenght/

Jorge

[Minh]

Hey Sid,

I am pretty sure. I wish can be more confident.

I distinctly remember reading it somewhere. I can't for the life of me remember where.