Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

seanu · 05-24-2007, 02:33 PM

I'm looking for a vendor who would have a good price for the rear axle ubolt and nuts for a coil spring rear...has anyone bought them lately?

Also if you go with lowering block/spring combo in the rear...do the blocks come with longer bolts?

thanks

cdowns · 05-24-2007, 02:41 PM

if you have old ones take them to a local napa carquest or similar auto parts or spring place and buy them local without having to pay shipping/ lowering blocks dont usually come with ubolts

seanu · 05-24-2007, 02:57 PM

Well that might not do any good...every set I've every had to take off...came off with a torch...so far I haven't run across a set that actually unbolted....

I'm going to see if I can get my set to come off and still be usable..but if not, I know LMC has stock ones for about $30 bucks a pair + s/h...but that seems kind of high to me?

If I can get mine off in one piece..them I'm good..this is my first time swapping over from 6 lug to 5 lug...my last truck was already 5...and any parts trucks I've had, I had to torch them off...

larry may · 05-24-2007, 02:56 PM

Local Truck shop . They make them in a jiffy while you wait. Take the old one along for a patteren cheaper too!

va_tlc · 05-24-2007, 03:11 PM

i just bought a set at local parts store. fisher auto 5 bucks each.. no shipping if you do have one thats not cut just get the both parts toghter measure the inside width and length. hope that helps

Bamm · 05-24-2007, 03:48 PM

Use a cut off wheel if possible, then you can just take the pieces in to show them what you want. If you need them for lowering blocks just add an inch to the length of the u-bolts for every inch of block, they should be able match them up. If not, like Lary said, take them to a local truck shop.................Bamm

**LockDoc** · 05-24-2007, 09:27 PM

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If you can't find what you want, a good spring shop should be able to make them for you. Look in the yellow pages under "Springs-Auto-Sales & Service".

They made 2" longer ones for me for my lowering blocks. I think it cost me $30 with tax.

I have had good luck getting the old ones off by spraying with PB Blaster, wire brushing the threads good, re-spraying, heating the nuts with my torch, then using my 3/4" rachet set.....

LockDoc

WRMZ71 · 05-25-2007, 04:11 PM

The help section (all the little crap) in most parts stores should have these ubolts. Just take your old ones in and you can tell by placing them up to the new ones which ones you need. These (help) Ubolts were longer than original however i just took a hacksaw and cut off what I didn't need. If you're putting blocks in then this might be just what you need.

05-24-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... I'm looking for a vendor who would have a good price for the rear axle ubolt and nuts for a coil spring rear...has anyone bought them lately? Also if you go with lowering block/spring combo in the rear...do the blocks come with longer bolts? thanks __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida Last edited by seanu; 05-24-2007 at 02:34 PM.

05-24-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... if you have old ones take them to a local napa carquest or similar auto parts or spring place and buy them local without having to pay shipping/ lowering blocks dont usually come with ubolts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-24-2007, 02:57 PM	#3
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... Well that might not do any good...every set I've every had to take off...came off with a torch...so far I haven't run across a set that actually unbolted.... I'm going to see if I can get my set to come off and still be usable..but if not, I know LMC has stock ones for about $30 bucks a pair + s/h...but that seems kind of high to me? If I can get mine off in one piece..them I'm good..this is my first time swapping over from 6 lug to 5 lug...my last truck was already 5...and any parts trucks I've had, I had to torch them off... __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida

05-24-2007, 02:56 PM	#4
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... Local Truck shop . They make them in a jiffy while you wait. Take the old one along for a patteren cheaper too! __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

05-24-2007, 03:11 PM	#5
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... i just bought a set at local parts store. fisher auto 5 bucks each.. no shipping if you do have one thats not cut just get the both parts toghter measure the inside width and length. hope that helps __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

05-24-2007, 03:48 PM	#6
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... Use a cut off wheel if possible, then you can just take the pieces in to show them what you want. If you need them for lowering blocks just add an inch to the length of the u-bolts for every inch of block, they should be able match them up. If not, like Lary said, take them to a local truck shop.................Bamm __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-24-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... - If you can't find what you want, a good spring shop should be able to make them for you. Look in the yellow pages under "Springs-Auto-Sales & Service". They made 2" longer ones for me for my lowering blocks. I think it cost me $30 with tax. I have had good luck getting the old ones off by spraying with PB Blaster, wire brushing the threads good, re-spraying, heating the nuts with my torch, then using my 3/4" rachet set..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-24-2007 at 09:30 PM.

05-25-2007, 04:11 PM	#8
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Re: Who sells the rear axle U-bolts... The help section (all the little crap) in most parts stores should have these ubolts. Just take your old ones in and you can tell by placing them up to the new ones which ones you need. These (help) Ubolts were longer than original however i just took a hacksaw and cut off what I didn't need. If you're putting blocks in then this might be just what you need.

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