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I didn't have any troubles with contact, he sent me the info I needed via e-mail quickly, couple days at most, and I managed to contact first try by phone.
I ordered u-bolts from him too, they were the standard Rancho u-bolts, not anything special, I trimmed them off with the abrasive cutoff wheel after assembly. His price was OK, you might research what price you can get u-bolts for, in advance of speaking to him. Then decide when you hear his price.
My total for the plates, u-bolts, shipping, etc. was $190.
Just teasing about the valve cover. You'll just get that much more dust and congealed welding smoke for free!