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If you look at the first pict of the bearing in the rag you can see a slot on the inside for the keyway that is in the assembly shaft to keep the bearing from rotating. Got new u-bolts today, $53.00 for 4 of them made at the truck repair.

The axle nut socket came from Auto Value. .

I worked on getting the rusted u-bolts out. The task was not an easy one. I used a long shank drill to drill out the rust and debris in the channels and soaked in Blaster more. I had to remove the wheels as to get a long enough throw for a 4’ cheater bar on the nuts. The nuts came off but the...

Thanks gene I'll check the thread. Yup Rattlehead, been soaking in Blaster...

Yes that is the concern and reason for replacement. The spring packs show a history of heavy loads on this truck. She does not haul much anymore.

The rear axle u-bolts are showing the effects of northern winters and salt. The condition was in effect since I got the truck as I do not drive it in the winter and it stored inside. The heavy dose of paint hid this until recently when the rust started to come through. I have been encouraged...