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4x4Poet · 10-17-2005, 04:53 PM

The *bling* option:

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/uboltreversal.htm

An upgrade, too, since the u-bolt threads get outta the dirt, rocks, mud that ruins the threads for the next time they are removed.

From what I've read, one can source used 73-? rear u-bolt spring plates cheap and add either spring shop made u-bolts or store bought u-bolts for $20-$40. I've found plated Trailmaster u-bolt kits with tall nuts for <$15 per pair. Used 73up rear u-bolt plates should <$10.

ORD's fine kit comes with powder coated plates and zinc plated, Tuff Country u-bolts (TC part #17706) with tall nuts and thick, grade 8 washers. Quality stuff in one kit.

10-17-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The bling option: http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/uboltreversal.htm An upgrade, too, since the u-bolt threads get outta the dirt, rocks, mud that ruins the threads for the next time they are removed. From what I've read, one can source used 73-? rear u-bolt spring plates cheap and add either spring shop made u-bolts or store bought u-bolts for $20-$40. I've found plated Trailmaster u-bolt kits with tall nuts for <$15 per pair. Used 73up rear u-bolt plates should <$10. ORD's fine kit comes with powder coated plates and zinc plated, Tuff Country u-bolts (TC part #17706) with tall nuts and thick, grade 8 washers. Quality stuff in one kit. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 10-17-2005 at 05:07 PM.