lowering the rear
 

were can i get longer rear u bolts for my 71 c10 to lower it down? or can i just use two long grade 8 bolts?

Re: lowering the rear
 

DO NOT,... I repeat DO NOT use grade 8 bolt. Buy U-bolts to lower the rear. I know a guy that used long bolts on his lowered truck,for over a year, until the rearend came out from under his truck on a corner. Destroyed a beautiful truck. And this guy should have known better.

Re: lowering the rear
 

Uh, ditto on the above. I bought new u-bolts from ECE and they weren't much IIRC; maybe $30?? I'm pretty sure they have different lengths. You should check with the board vendors. One of those guys should have them. Whatever you do, don't use inferior hardware. You might save now, but you'll surely pay later.

Re: lowering the rear
 

thnx for the info i've never been able to find the larger ubolts for our trucks

Re: lowering the rear
 

try the big rig/semi trailer places.

Re: lowering the rear
 

most any of the board vendors can help you out.

welcome to the board from Athens, AL

Re: lowering the rear
 

have to check them out thanx.

Re: lowering the rear
 

Hey 72hotrodder,... I dug up this old thread. Look like www.stengelbros.com may be the place fore you.
Here's a link to jkade's thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273599

Re: lowering the rear
 

Also,... welcome to the board.
I saved this link for myself also.
http://www.stengelbros.com/U-boltKits.htm.

Re: lowering the rear
 

I had mine custom made for cheap at a local spring shop.