where can I buy some quality U-bolts?

[35dp]

Im swapping 3/4 ton axles into my truck soon and need some new u-bolts. where is a good place that sells good quality u-bolts, stock length. Ive searched and only found the ones Off-road Design sells but is there anybody thats has em cheaper. thanks for any help.

Dustin

 

[Muddytazz]

Find a spring shop local to you, they can usually make them on the spot while you wait.

 

[cbbr]

I don't now the cost, but I have bought them from Ruffstuff (vendor here) and BTF.

 

[Muddytazz]

http://www.benzspring.com/parts/ubolts/

This is the shop local to me, only cost about $7 each if i remember correctly and then come with the thick washers and the tall nuts. They'll do any length you want and are the 5/8" u-bolts.

 

[tvonloss]

Subscribed.... I've been looking myself. I have a local 4x4 shop that sells factory used takeoffs but they don't have the size I need. Like a dummy I got rid of my stockers and now I see the need to get rid of the blocks in the back before things get ugly. The fine thread bolts seem to loose the threads pretty quickly I've noticed. After tweeking the front springpacks a few times on my truck the threads are starting to pull.

 

[Muddytazz]

You should NEVER reuse u-bolts.

 

[tvonloss]

http://www.benzspring.com/parts/ubolts/

This is the shop local to me, only cost about $7 each if i remember correctly and then come with the thick washers and the tall nuts. They'll do any length you want and are the 5/8" u-bolts.

Sweet thanks for the info!!

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

You should NEVER reuse u-bolts.

I've heard that a million times but can you explain why?

U-bolts aren't torque to yield, so they should last just as long as any other fastener.

 

[obijuan]

ive heard they stretch and dont get a good bite on the threads after torqued down. but ive always bought mine from ORD because it was only like 36 bucks an axle. my local spring shop charged me 50 bucks an axle when i didnt know any better.

 

[Muddytazz]

U-bolts stretch when torqued anywhere over 100ft/lbs. Torque specs are actually 150ft/lbs.