Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swierker · 07-19-2011, 04:57 PM

One of the new U bolts for the coil rear on my 70 is slightly overbent on one side. How would I go about straightening it enough so I can get through the pads on the axle (or at least hold it open to get it on)? It's about 1/8"-1/4" bent in too much on one side. It doesn't look like a BFH would do it. I can get pics soon if it would help.

YBNORML · 07-19-2011, 05:10 PM

I would put one side in a vice horizontally, then using a large pipe that you can slide over the other end slowly pull or push the u-bolt. Depending on what you need. I would also protect the threads before straightening.
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swierker · 07-19-2011, 05:14 PM

Thanks! Didn't even think of that one. I'll give that a try.

Dan

swierker · 07-19-2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks again. That worked like a charm

YBNORML · 07-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Your welcome

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07-19-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? One of the new U bolts for the coil rear on my 70 is slightly overbent on one side. How would I go about straightening it enough so I can get through the pads on the axle (or at least hold it open to get it on)? It's about 1/8"-1/4" bent in too much on one side. It doesn't look like a BFH would do it. I can get pics soon if it would help. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-19-2011, 05:10 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? I would put one side in a vice horizontally, then using a large pipe that you can slide over the other end slowly pull or push the u-bolt. Depending on what you need. I would also protect the threads before straightening. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

07-19-2011, 05:14 PM	#3
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? Thanks! Didn't even think of that one. I'll give that a try. Dan __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#4
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? Thanks again. That worked like a charm __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-19-2011, 09:34 PM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Straightening slightly overbent U bolt - how?? Your welcome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67



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