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Old Apr 25, 2017
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Hey guys im installing 2 inch rear lift blocks and was wondering what new u bolts i should get. like what length? thanks
 
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Old Apr 26, 2017
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Welcome to the forum

I imagine no one answered this because the answer would be fairly obvious, 2" longer U-bolts
 
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I imagine no one answered this because the answer would be fairly obvious, 2" longer U-bolts
how long are the stock ones, i just want to be sure
 
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Your Truck is sitting out in the driveway, and you better have a tape measure and tools if you will be installing spacers

There were 2 "stock" size u-bolts
both are 1/2" x 3" wide
2WD usually have 7" length(6.75")
Some 4WD had 10" length(9.75")

So you need to measure to see what YOU have on there now, no way around that
Bottom of axle to top of u-bolt

2010-2012 Rangers used wider diameter axles so wider U-bolts
 
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Old Apr 26, 2017
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Your Truck is sitting out in the driveway, and you better have a tape measure and tools if you will be installing spacers

There were 2 "stock" size u-bolts
both are 1/2" x 3" wide
2WD usually have 7" length(6.75")
Some 4WD had 10" length(9.75")

So you need to measure to see what YOU have on there now, no way around that
Bottom of axle to top of u-bolt
thanks im just lazy and im out of town right now. i saw a ranger similar to mine and i was tempted to go measure the bolts lol
 
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I've found you can walk in to a parts house and just buy the u bolts they have on the shelf intended for using a lift block. Then just cut off the extra since there's plenty of thread.
 
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