1952-59 Ford U-bolt Applications

I’m trying to figure out what u-bolts to use on a ‘56 Ford station wagon rear axle. Nobody seems to list one, but I’m trying to make an educated guess based on the following information from MAC's Antique Auto Parts:

MA-5705-F is the part number that fits the 1949-56 p***enger cars except the wagon and sedan delivery. I believe that’s because the axle tube on the wagon / delivery axle (Dana 44) is thicker. B5S-5705 is the part number for a 1955-56 Thunderbird. I believe the Thunderbird used the same rear axle as the wagon and sedan delivery. B7A-5705-A is also listed as fitting 1955-57 Thunderbirds (it’s a ‘57 part number, but must replace B5S-5705). B7A-5705-A is also listed for all 1957-59 Ford p***enger cars (Ford 9").

Is it a correct ***umption that B7A-5705-A intended for a '57 Ford 9" will fit a ‘56 Dana 44 wagon axle, then?

 

I bought my u-bolts at Napa. You just need to know the size, width and length.

 

My local Fleet Farm had them hanging on the wall.

 

Just purchased some from Advance Auto, had them in stock.

 

most parts stores can use the u-joint # your car uses to get the proper u bolts.

 

Well actually you just might have the U joint that is an all in one unit and is part of the universal . The 50's shoebox had them along with 55 & 56 Fords as well .
So you better check to make sure you aren't looking for the part that isn't going to work . that's just might be why no body can find them .
They are about $50 to $60 for the set up and can be found at MACS , Dennis Carpenter and a few others .
Look them up and you will see what I am talking about !
I have drive shafts here at my garage from a 49 , 50 , 55 , 56, 57 Fords and they are all the same !

Jim

 

Just to be clear, I'm searching for the u-bolts that connect the spring packs to the axle housing, not the u-bolts that connect the u-joint to the driveshaft and pinion snout.

I also just realized that I didn't get spring plates to go with the axle, so I'll be searching for those too.