1953 Rear Spring U bolts Advice Needed

[53Customline]

I am trying to source rear spring clips (u bolts) for my 53 Fordor Customline.

My 52 Car Parts book shows the part number a MA5705-F with dimensions of 3.84 (3 7/8") x 8.20 (8 5/16") x 4.0". ( 53 supplement shows no change)

The bolts I removed are 2 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2"

All are 1/2-20 thread with deep nut.

I have had no luck sourcing NOS part for this & need source to find accurate reproduction or custom make source.

The original bolts also are flattened to fit the rear end casing. All the sources I have found only offer the Square, Round and Semi Round. Round seems to be the one is closest, only with out the flattening.

Also need source for Eye Bolts 5/16 x 2 3/8".

So advise if the the round is going to cause issues when the U bolts are tightened to spec on the rear end case. (crush it)

Your experience and advice are needed

I am going to attempt to post pictures with this. If it does not work I will keep trying

Thanks

Randy N in Raleigh


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