04-05-2010, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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longer U-bolts?
well i put 3" drop springs on the rear of my 71, but its not low enough. so i decided i will make 2 inch blocks and a longer track bar from some bushings ive got layin around. but were can i get longer u-bolts? i know POL and ECE offers everything i need,but i want to build it my self (for fun, bordum). i was wonderin if i could pull u bolts off of a different vehicle that will work or were can i buy just the u- bolts? thanks
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04-05-2010, 10:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: longer U-bolts?
I went to a local spring shop and had a set custom bent... Cost about $10 per bolt with nuts... Just take your old one with you...
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04-05-2010, 11:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: longer U-bolts?
if you take the measurements that you need most any autoparts store with a counter person that know how to read the books can get them 4 u
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04-05-2010, 11:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: longer U-bolts?
x2 - this is the easy way to go.
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