coil rear suspension....... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*project 67 sub* · 12-23-2009, 08:24 PM

can bolts be used in place of u-bolts if so what kind? good idea or bad and why?

**kev2809** · 12-23-2009, 09:11 PM

if u take out the u bolt, and use a bolt, what will hold the axle down?

Super73 · 12-23-2009, 09:17 PM

Not with out some fabrication..

**lolife99** · 12-23-2009, 10:50 PM

Don't do it.
I saw a nice truck destroyed years ago, because a guy did the same thing.
(rearend came out from under the truck at 55mph on a corner)
Get the proper u-bolts!

*project 67 sub* · 12-23-2009, 11:55 PM

i have the proper u bolts in it now i was just thinking cause i think they might end up hitting my notch and not allow it to fully lay out.

**kev2809** · 12-24-2009, 12:38 AM

can u cut like an inch off the bottom of the notch or whatevery u need then plate it back up?

*2tons of fun* · 12-24-2009, 01:54 AM

the bolts would still tighten the the pad down which is welded to the rear. if you dont make a lot of hp, hydro jump, or do high speed driving i would say do it.

however, you would be safer to trim more of your framework to make it clear and keep the u bolt.

Tony@AirRideTech · 12-24-2009, 11:12 AM

I dont think I would guess for a 1/2"

12-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#1
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	coil rear suspension....... can bolts be used in place of u-bolts if so what kind? good idea or bad and why?

12-23-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: coil rear suspension....... if u take out the u bolt, and use a bolt, what will hold the axle down? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 12-23-2009 at 09:13 PM.

12-23-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: coil rear suspension....... Not with out some fabrication.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

12-23-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: coil rear suspension....... Don't do it. I saw a nice truck destroyed years ago, because a guy did the same thing. (rearend came out from under the truck at 55mph on a corner) Get the proper u-bolts!

12-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: coil rear suspension....... i have the proper u bolts in it now i was just thinking cause i think they might end up hitting my notch and not allow it to fully lay out.

12-24-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: coil rear suspension....... can u cut like an inch off the bottom of the notch or whatevery u need then plate it back up? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-24-2009, 01:54 AM	#7
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: coil rear suspension....... the bolts would still tighten the the pad down which is welded to the rear. if you dont make a lot of hp, hydro jump, or do high speed driving i would say do it. however, you would be safer to trim more of your framework to make it clear and keep the u bolt.

12-24-2009, 11:12 AM	#8
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: coil rear suspension....... I dont think I would guess for a 1/2"

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