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Old 04-22-2008, 02:54 PM   #1
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Longer U bolts

I have coils in back and I want to add a 1.5" lowering blocks. I need some longer U-bolts. What/Where's the easiest way/place to get some? I don't have no spring company next door that I can go to and say "Oh, will you make me a custom set right quick for $12.80." So what do you guys do without paying $50 or $60 for a stupid kit with 2 U-bolts and a block of steel? Do they have longer ones for a different year model or type that I could pick up at the parts store maybe? What do you do? I could bend a bar of allthread and make them, but I don't like that idea. What is the easiest/best thing to do?
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Old 04-22-2008, 03:12 PM   #2
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Re: Longer U bolts

take measurements of what you need and local auto parts or truck stores can get u ubolts
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Old 04-22-2008, 03:27 PM   #3
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Re: Longer U bolts

... You can't use threaded rod... When you torque them down it will pull the rod apart. Not a good part to try and go cheap on. My 2" extended ones for the white truck were $30.

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Old 04-22-2008, 04:13 PM   #4
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Re: Longer U bolts

yep advance auto has them , most anty parts store,
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Old 04-22-2008, 04:47 PM   #5
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