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03-11-2011, 02:46 PM
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where to get Ubolts?
Where can i pick up some ubolts for my rear axle when i put my drop springs in?
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03-11-2011, 02:55 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
If there is a trucking "big rig" shop near you, they should be able to make them to whatever size you want.
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03-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
a spring shop can build them... i bought mine from EARLY CLASSIC (since they come with the super track bar kit)
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03-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
I got mine from LMC. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=137
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03-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
any autoparts store can get required ubolts
if installing dropped coil springs theres no need for ubolts
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03-11-2011, 02:59 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
I got a set at oreillys
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03-11-2011, 03:00 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
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I got mine from a local spring shop. Guy bent and threaded them up in about 15 - 20 minutes. Gary
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03-11-2011, 03:03 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
aight cool! thanks for the quick responses! my are screwed all to heck and back so i gotta get new ones
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03-11-2011, 09:32 PM
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"I ain't nobody, dork."
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
Eons of crud and rust will do that to them no matter how much liquid wrench you use. Plus the new ones make reassembly so much nicer.
 Gary
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03-11-2011, 09:48 PM
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Re: where to get Ubolts?
I think what cdowns was talking about is, you don't have to remove the axle u-bolts to put in springs. New replacement bolts aren't hard to find through our forum vendors, but extended ones for 2" drop blocks were harder for me (at least) to find. I ended up having a set made at my local machine shop for $30.00.
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