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Old 12-23-2009, 08:24 PM   #1
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Question coil rear suspension.......

can bolts be used in place of u-bolts if so what kind? good idea or bad and why?
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Old 12-23-2009, 09:11 PM   #2
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Re: coil rear suspension.......

if u take out the u bolt, and use a bolt, what will hold the axle down?
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Old 12-23-2009, 09:17 PM   #3
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Re: coil rear suspension.......

Not with out some fabrication..
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Old 12-23-2009, 10:50 PM   #4
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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!
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Old 12-23-2009, 11:55 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 12-24-2009, 12:38 AM   #6
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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?
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Old 12-24-2009, 01:54 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 12-24-2009, 11:12 AM   #8
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Re: coil rear suspension.......

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