Dana 30 spring plates

Finally getting around to swapping out my original d25 for a d30. I'm having trouble finding new front spring plates for my 1 3/4" springs. Just wondering what you guys have used. Sorry if this is one of those subjects that's been beaten to death. I did search but didn't come up with much. Thanks:?

 

Some 25/27 plates can be slotted to fit but Ive found some can't. There are vendors that will or do build them. R&P for one but someone posted up some others.


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ive been looking for a good et of sliders for my 1.75 springs...

nothing yet..

ruff stuff makes spring plates..

 

Warrior Products makes some nice spring plates for the Dana 30 with 1.75 springs. Just got a set and they seem really nice and heavy duty. They installed nice too.
You will want to use the '72-'75 skidplates as they are for the 1.75 spring and Dana 30.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/U-Bolt-Skid-Plates.aspx?t_pn=W/I1710 they are also on Ebay occasionally.

Rog

 

As I recall, in '72 the shock mount moves to behind the axle, so those parts won't work without modification.

If R&P can supply them, I think that's your best bet. http://rp4wd.com/

 

Good point timgr, I was moving mine to the 72 & later position so I did not even think of that but yes they would not work for the early shock position.

 

The ones I made for mine and several other Dana 30 swaps.

 

Mike, would you be willing to make another set for me?
Don

 

I used the warrior skid plates for the dana 27 so the shock mount would be in the correct place.
I squished the ubolts together with a large pair of channel locks.
I've had to do that with ubolts that should have fit and I didn't realize it shouldn't have fit till later.

 

Mc Ruff makes very nice stuff. I'd pm him directly. Most likely faster response and keeps ads out of tech (per forum rules).
I need to pull the other plate off this weekend and check condition (make sure it's not bent).


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