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2001convertable · 03-30-2018, 11:08 AM

Hi, looking for u bolt saddles for a 55t 1959 rear end. I think the part # is 3711650. I would have posted in the parts section but the site didn't allow me too do so. This is a picture of the part type I would need but not the proper size. If someone has a set I could buy that would be great. Name: IMG_7517.jpg
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2001convertable · 03-30-2018, 08:37 PM

ttt

mr48chev · 03-30-2018, 10:47 PM

The site doesn't allow you to post parts requests or items for sale in classifieds or on here (not at all here) if you are not a paid supporting member.

I know of no one who sells that item new.

2001convertable · 03-31-2018, 07:03 AM

I was hoping someone had a set used I can buy.I figure someone who took there rear out for an upgrade may have them.

whitedog76 · 03-31-2018, 09:19 AM

Are you opposed to just using u-bolts and and a top plate? Or are you trying to be period correct?

mr48chev · 03-31-2018, 10:49 AM

I think by the other threads he has he is trying to take a truck that has been modified and had changes and change it back to show room stock.

2001convertable · 03-31-2018, 05:38 PM

I would like it period correct but I still need to get the shock brackets on as well.If I can't get the saddles I may have no choice. I still can't believe Iam having such a hard time finding these oem saddles as most people change there rears out. Iam willing to pay.

_Ogre · 03-31-2018, 07:51 PM

i have a set you can have
need to declutter my barn

2001convertable · 03-31-2018, 09:14 PM

Thank you so much.I sent you my cell...Anthony

_Ogre · 04-01-2018, 03:58 PM

didn't receive a cell or pm from you
here they are part ArmaSteel #3737372 sandblasted and painted with por15 back in 2003
plus 1 spring bracket, didn't see the other bracket

_Ogre · 04-01-2018, 04:02 PM

i have 2 original U-bolts and 4 new U-bolts in the bag
not sure i would use the original U-bolts when i have 4 new ones

_Ogre · 04-01-2018, 04:05 PM

these are stock from a 58 truck if you are changing to a bigger axle than stock they will fit

2001convertable · 04-01-2018, 05:17 PM

Hi, do you have the saddles for the 3" tube rear?

2001convertable · 04-01-2018, 05:31 PM

These are the saddle I have. They measure 2 3/4 across. I need 3" across

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2001convertable · 04-02-2018, 07:02 AM

There were two different axles that year from what I understand. One was the dana 45 and the 55t. the dana 45 was 2 3/4 inch thick and the 55t rear was 3". I changed from the dana 45 to the 55t. this is why I need the other saddles to fit the 55t.

2001convertable · 04-02-2018, 03:04 PM

Still Loooking

2001convertable · 04-03-2018, 07:09 PM

Today I found out that the rebuilt rear that I'm looking to put in is an eaton ho33. if anyone has a set of plates that would be great. thanks

_Ogre · 04-07-2018, 09:27 PM

i got a chance to measure mine today... 3''
i believe the ones you have are the same size
but your welcome to mine

using a 3'' drum sander drum to test fit

_Ogre · 04-08-2018, 01:48 PM

all packed up like grandma's fine china
should go out in the morning

2001convertable · 04-08-2018, 07:05 PM

Aw thank you so much and thank you to Dave for the support.

_Ogre · 04-09-2018, 12:15 PM

dropped it this morning at the post office, start looking for it wednesday

2001convertable · 04-09-2018, 05:15 PM

One more thing, does anyone know the torque specs for the rear u bolts?

Fred n' Ethel · 04-09-2018, 07:31 PM

1/2-20 = 75 to 90 ft. lbs.
chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1955truck2/55ctsm0471.htm
54, 55 2nd series and many others.

2001convertable · 04-09-2018, 08:02 PM

thank you so much

_Ogre · 04-10-2018, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001convertable

One more thing, does anyone know the torque specs for the rear u bolts?

f'ing tight

03-30-2018, 11:08 AM	#1
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Hi, looking for u bolt saddles for a 55t 1959 rear end. I think the part # is 3711650. I would have posted in the parts section but the site didn't allow me too do so. This is a picture of the part type I would need but not the proper size. If someone has a set I could buy that would be great.

03-30-2018, 08:37 PM	#2
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 ttt

03-31-2018, 07:03 AM	#4
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 I was hoping someone had a set used I can buy.I figure someone who took there rear out for an upgrade may have them.

03-31-2018, 09:19 AM	#5
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Are you opposed to just using u-bolts and and a top plate? Or are you trying to be period correct?

03-31-2018, 10:49 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,268	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 I think by the other threads he has he is trying to take a truck that has been modified and had changes and change it back to show room stock. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-30-2018, 10:47 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,268	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 The site doesn't allow you to post parts requests or items for sale in classifieds or on here (not at all here) if you are not a paid supporting member. I know of no one who sells that item new. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-31-2018, 05:38 PM	#7
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 I would like it period correct but I still need to get the shock brackets on as well.If I can't get the saddles I may have no choice. I still can't believe Iam having such a hard time finding these oem saddles as most people change there rears out. Iam willing to pay.

03-31-2018, 07:51 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 i have a set you can have need to declutter my barn __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-31-2018, 09:14 PM	#9
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Thank you so much.I sent you my cell...Anthony

04-01-2018, 03:58 PM	#10
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 didn't receive a cell or pm from you here they are part ArmaSteel #3737372 sandblasted and painted with por15 back in 2003 plus 1 spring bracket, didn't see the other bracket Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-01-2018, 04:02 PM	#11
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 i have 2 original U-bolts and 4 new U-bolts in the bag not sure i would use the original U-bolts when i have 4 new ones Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-01-2018, 04:05 PM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 these are stock from a 58 truck if you are changing to a bigger axle than stock they will fit __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer Last edited by _Ogre; 04-01-2018 at 04:10 PM.

04-01-2018, 05:17 PM	#13
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Hi, do you have the saddles for the 3" tube rear?

04-01-2018, 05:31 PM	#14
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 These are the saddle I have. They measure 2 3/4 across. I need 3" across

04-02-2018, 07:02 AM	#15
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 There were two different axles that year from what I understand. One was the dana 45 and the 55t. the dana 45 was 2 3/4 inch thick and the 55t rear was 3". I changed from the dana 45 to the 55t. this is why I need the other saddles to fit the 55t.



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04-02-2018, 03:04 PM	#16
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Still Loooking

04-03-2018, 07:09 PM	#17
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Today I found out that the rebuilt rear that I'm looking to put in is an eaton ho33. if anyone has a set of plates that would be great. thanks

04-07-2018, 09:27 PM	#18
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 i got a chance to measure mine today... 3'' i believe the ones you have are the same size but your welcome to mine using a 3'' drum sander drum to test fit Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-08-2018, 01:48 PM	#19
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 all packed up like grandma's fine china should go out in the morning __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-08-2018, 07:05 PM	#20
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 Aw thank you so much and thank you to Dave for the support.

04-09-2018, 12:15 PM	#21
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 dropped it this morning at the post office, start looking for it wednesday __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-09-2018, 05:15 PM	#22
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 One more thing, does anyone know the torque specs for the rear u bolts?

04-09-2018, 07:31 PM	#23
Fred n' Ethel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Eastern WV Posts: 161	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 1/2-20 = 75 to 90 ft. lbs. chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1955truck2/55ctsm0471.htm 54, 55 2nd series and many others.

04-09-2018, 08:02 PM	#24
2001convertable Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: wantagh new york Posts: 203	Re: WTD u bolt saddles for a 1959 thank you so much

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