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Big-Blue · 12-19-2010, 12:08 AM

I have always heard that you shouldn't reuse U-bolts. I am guessing it has something to do with stretching/yielding and not up to 100% strength.

Anyway, a spring shop can bend you new ones for about $12.

12-19-2010, 12:08 AM	#9
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: WTB 4x4 rear U-bolt I have always heard that you shouldn't reuse U-bolts. I am guessing it has something to do with stretching/yielding and not up to 100% strength. Anyway, a spring shop can bend you new ones for about $12.