So I am replacing the u bolts on the front axle because the driver side is coming loose and I want to replace them all and the studs are actually starting to look really bad and are thin we’re the plate sits like it has been rubbing can I replace them with grade 8 bolts or do they have to be studs

thanks guys

 

Studs are the correct item, but I have been using bolts for many years now.

 

I think I would like it done the correct way but bolts would be much easier to come by around here

 

You got all your other parts on-line, you can do the same for the studs. Only kicker is you may have to get a box or bag instead of just the couple you need. That's how I ended up with all these extra manifold studs...

 

I was able to find a spring shop up near jennerstown which is about 40 min from me and I will actually be out that way getting some roofing panels for a job I have coming up he just wants 38.00 bucks for both studs when a grade at is like 8 bucks for both lol but I figured it came that way so that’s the way it should go back together

 

My mantra is: If you can't improve it, stay stock. Never go backwards...

 

I agree I have tried to upgrade and improve as much as I can have been debating on buying jungles cross over frame boxing kit since I’m going to be pulling the motor in a week to send it out for a refresh after working the truck super hard on this last job I did

 

I've not bought from him but several on here have and have heard good reviews. Cross-over seems to be a good upgrade, especially with bigger tires/lift.

 

I don’t really have larger ties or anything like that it’s just with the plow hanging off the front and all the driving I do with it in the winter I just want it to drive as well as it can, my only thing is o don’t know of the crossover will work with the plow brackets in the front

 

Crossover is good for a flexy suspension.

On a plow truck, you likely have stiffer springs and not much travel - push/pull steering is fine.

 

Hmm really I figured it would be an upgrade for the truck I see on far from stock they have the push pull arm that is adjustable would that be any kind of up for the truck,